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Among teen drivers, speeding-related fatalities have been rising in recent years. Between 2015 and 2019, 43% of the 4,930 roadway deaths of teen drivers and passengers were due to speeding, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). In contrast, speeding was a factor in 30% of fatal car accidents among...

If you were involved in a car wreck, the official police report can have a substantial impact on your claim. When the police arrived at the scene of the crash, they documented the details from the crash scene and determined how the crash occurred. They later put together an official car accident report. It's important...

An experienced car accident lawyer discusses how compensation is paid after a crash. Nobody can predict when they will be hit by a negligent or reckless driver. Crashes often come without warning, and some are life-changing. Sometimes, crash victims are rushed to the nearest hospital where they undergo invasive medical procedures and ensure long recoveries....

Fall is here and as we come closer to the end of daylight saving time, the days are getting increasingly shorter. Shorter days will have a profound effect on roadway safety in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania, especially on poorly-lit rural roads. This can be a contributing factor in nighttime car accidents. According to the...

A traumatic brain injury caused by a collision can change someone's life in an instant. Some crash victims are able to make a full recovery within months. Some aren't so lucky. The damage caused by a TBI can be long-lasting, even permanent. That's because the brain is one of the most vital parts of the...

Aggression and driving is a dangerous combination and one of the top causes of car accidents. Aggressive drivers disobey rules of the road and put everyone around them, including themselves, at risk. They might run stop signs or red lights. They might tailgate or pass other cars in no-passing zones. Other forms of aggressive driving...

West Virginia truck accident attorney explains what you need to know Truck accidents caused by distracted drivers often result in serious injuries. While the number of drivers on the road has decreased during the recent coronavirus pandemic, the number of distracted truck driving accidents has actually increased in recent months, according to truck accident statistics...

Drunk driving harms responsible road users every day across West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. There is no safe way for drivers to drive drunk. Still, far too many drivers are confident in their ability to do so. According to NHTSA state crash data, drunk driving killed 57 people in West Virginia, 290 in Ohio, and...

Environmental factors are the unavoidable challenges we face while driving. In some cases, we can anticipate them. For example, you may be aware of the same pothole, curve, or construction zone that you encounter on your daily commute. You may also be aware of the weather forecast and prepare yourself by allowing extra commuting time....

A head-on collision occurs when two cars traveling in opposite directions crash into each other at a combined speed. These types of crashes often result in severe injuries or death. Those who survive head-on collisions may sustain: Serious traumatic brain injuries Bone fractures Spinal injuries Nerve damage Damage to internal organs Severe facial injuries Lacerations,...