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The National Safety Council estimates that 384 people will lose their lives this holiday weekend in fatal car accidents. More than 40,000 more will seek medical attention for injuries suffered in crashes. The NSC is publishing this information as an effort toencourage people to drive responsibly this weekend. Here in West Virginia, many people left…

Will Using Google Glass While Driving Cause Collisions? Eight U.S. states including West Virginia are considering regulating the use of Google Glass, a tiny computer screen mounted in the corner of an eyeglass frame, while driving a motor vehicle. Law enforcement agencies, NHTSA, distracted driving sites such as Distraction.gov, and attorneys who specialize in personal…

If you or someone you love has suffered a head injury in a car crash or another type of accident, it may be critical to see a doctor as soon as possible. Evidence of brain injuries may not be noticeable right away, but it is important to seek medical care after sustaining a blow to…

Many West Virginia owners of Chevrolet Cobalts, Pontiac G5s and other small General Motors vehicles may have been surprised to learn their cars are being recalled. The news of a deadly defect, however, was not new to GM. It has been reported that GM was aware of the possible defect for more than 10 years…

Winter Driving Conditions Cause Multi-vehicle Accidents in West Virginia One of the beauties of West Virginia is its mountains and high altitudes. It looks like “almost heaven” from the windows of our homes, but once you get out on the roads, it can seem quite the opposite when snow, ice, and foggy conditions make driving…

If your vehicle has ever been subjected to a recall, you know how frustrating this process can be. Motor vehicle recalls may be initiated by an automaker or mandated by the government, and they typically require car owners to bring their vehicles into dealers for repairs. While the repairs should be free, this is still…

When car accidents take place, the cause is not always as obvious as it seems. For example, sometimes it first seems as if a driver is clearly at fault, when a defective vehicle actually led to the accident. In other cases, poor traffic planning and road maintenance play a role in collisions. In truck accidents,…