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Car accidents have become increasingly common in recent years. Last year, crash fatalities hit a record high nationwide, according to car accident statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2021, a record 42,915 people died in fatal crashes nationwide, the most fatalities in a single year since 2005. So, what should...

Experts say reckless driving may be the "new normal." Rush hour has always been a difficult time to be on the road. Oftentimes, the streets are crowded and the pace is sluggish. Unfortunately, according to new research, the situation has worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic started. For rush-hour drivers, the risk of being involved in...

Car accident deaths nationwide increased dramatically last year to the highest single-year total in decades, according to accident statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). "We will redouble our safety efforts, and we need everyone — state and local governments, safety advocates, automakers, and drivers, to join us," said Deputy NHTSA Administrator...

Motorcycles are a common sight on streets and highways when the weather is right. But a negligent driver can cause a motorcycle accident that results in serious injuries, some of which can be fatal. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes it’s a time for drivers to...

Motorists need to concentrate on the road to avoid causing a car accident Drivers need to be focused on the road at all times. When they’re not, serious car accidents can happen fast due to distracted driving. That’s why road safety experts designated April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. End Distracted Driving is one of...

A brain injury attorney serving victims in OH, PA, and WV highlights the dangers of TBI Some of the most common – and most serious – injuries people sustain in accidents are brain injuries. That’s why the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is spreading awareness about traumatic brain injuries throughout the month of March....

Pittsburgh Car Accident Attorneys Explain What's Being Done to Keep Drivers Safe A 73-year-old city man is facing a homicide charge in connection with a fatal, red-light-running car accident in the Strip District. The incident took place last April in Pittsburgh when the driver allegedly ran a red light at the intersection of Liberty Avenue...

Attorneys serving West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio explain why Good vehicle headlights can help reduce the likelihood of drivers being involved in a car accident, according to a recent, in-depth study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). “These real-world results show that better scores in our headlight tests translate into safer nighttime...

A Weirton Car Accident Attorney Explains Malls, supermarkets, shopping plazas, and warehouse stores are very busy places during the holiday season. Parking lots and parking garages get lots of traffic with shoppers coming and going. Unfortunately, these parking areas are also the sites of car accidents that can leave people seriously injured or even killed....

There are laws against driving above the posted speed limit, and for good reason. Speeding is an aggressive and dangerous driving behavior that increases the risk of car accidents. It’s the cause of crashes in Weirton and throughout the state every year. And new research has confirmed that almost one-third of those crashes result in...