There are several powerful public service announcements about the growing number of deaths and injuries resulting from distracted driving, but is texting while biking also a big concern? Texting causes cyclists and drivers to miss vital warning signs such as construction signs, changing road conditions, honking, and yelling. Auto accidents…
Each year, 112 million people are put at risk due to the irresponsibility and bad decisions of those who choose to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. With Halloween upon us, there will be festivities occurring everywhere you look. This Halloween it is important to make good decisions and be…
Though technological advances have made it possible to answer the phone and even write a text message hands-free, research shows that these innovations haven’t resulted in improvements to driver safety. Distracted driving is still a leading cause of car accidents, no matter what form the distraction takes. April is Distracted…
A lawmaker in neighboring Pennsylvania is pushing for legislation that would require drivers of tractor-trailers to remove snow and ice from the tops of their rigs. Frozen debris can fall off of a semi onto nearby vehicles, resulting in truck accidents that could end in serious injury or even death….
Research by the Governors Highway Safety Association shows that the number of cyclists killed in motor vehicle accidents has increased 16% in just two years. Car crash deaths, meanwhile, have increased only 1% in the same time period. The study found that rider carelessness was a leading factor in fatal…
Teen Driver Safety Week runs from October 19-25 this year. For parents, the weeklong observance highlights the importance of setting rules for teens before they hit the road. This event is also a good opportunity to remind Charleston families of the serious impact being found responsible for a car accident…
If you were hurt by someone else’s carelessness, you might be surprised and even upset to learn that a defense attorney could try to claim that you were at least partially responsible for the injuries you sustained. Comparative negligence is a common defense tactic our Parkersburg attorneys have faced in…
A collision between two cars can result in extensive damage, so a crash involving a vehicle and a person is bound to be even more serious. August is Pedestrian Safety Month, and Morgantown auto accident attorneys Jim Leach would like to take the opportunity to remind walkers ways they can stay…
Last month Harley-Davidson recalled more than 65,000 motorcycles. Though many bikers are injured due to collisions caused by a careless driver, defects can also result in severe harm. If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident in or around Morgantown, our experienced attorneys can build a strong case on your…
A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. With such a large vehicle moving at high speed, you would think the driver and trucking company would make safety a top priority. Unfortunately, profits are too often placed above safety, and thousands of victims needlessly suffer in…
