It’s a phrase you’ve heard at least once in your life: “The worst drivers in the US are in [fill in the blank.]” Much depends on a person’s individual driving experience, and how much time spent driving in a specific city or state. So how do West Virginia drivers fare? Do the stats indicate West … [Read more...]
Criteria Needed To File An Auto Lemon Law Suit In West Virginia
You needed a car, whether new or pre-owned. Despite doing your research and due diligence, you discover that you’ve actually bought a car that’s an “ auto lemon.” The car doesn’t operate correctly and attempts to repair it with the dealership and the manufacturer have been unsuccessful. You … [Read more...]
What Are The Effects Of Blood Alcohol Concentrations On Driving Behavior?
Drunk driving is a serious issue in the US. In 2018 alone, the number of alcohol-impaired fatal crashes stood at 3.2 per 100,000 in population. The National Transportation Highway Safety Administration (NTHSA) estimates that there were 10,511 killed in alcohol-related crashes that involved a driver … [Read more...]
Car Accident Death Statistics: How Does West Virginia Compare With Other States?
West Virginia has a number of reasons for car crashes, including many of the same as other states. From texting and weather-related incidents to drunk/inebriated driving to speeding, there are accidents on West Virginia’s roads daily. Complicating the accident rate are variables like drunk … [Read more...]
How Do They Determine Fault After An Auto Pedestrian Accident
As one of the most dangerous cities for pedestrians in the state, Charleston sees more than its fair share of accidents. An accident can be more dangerous when one of those parties is a pedestrian, who has little or no protection from an oncoming vehicle. Even a bicycle can cause severe injuries to … [Read more...]