Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
September 5, 2013 • automobile safety,Motor Vehicle Crashes
Teen Dies and 10 Others are Injured in WV Crash While Riding in the Back of a Pickup
It has been a deadly summer for teens on the roads of West Virginia as a number of fatal crashes have made headlines. A recent crash was particularly shocking. A 17-year-old was killed and 10 others were injured in a crash involving a single pickup truck. Kara Conley died when a truck she and 10…
read moreJuly 13, 2013 • automobile safety,Motor Vehicle Crashes,West Virginia law
As of July 1, West Virginia Police Can Stop and Ticket Drivers Using Hand Held Devices, Including Cell Phones
Prior to July 1, 2013, West Virginia law enforcement could only ticket drivers for using hand held devices like cell phones when drivers were also committing a primary offense like speeding or failing to maintain control of their vehicle. Law enforcement could not stop drivers if their only offense was using a hand held device.…
read moreJuly 2, 2013 • automobile safety,Safety Tips,WV Car Accidents
4th of July: Let freedom ring while staying safe
Independence Day is the most dangerous holiday to travel in West Virginia The holidays are a time to celebrate and enjoy life with family and friends. Unfortunately, they are also the most deadliest times to be on the highway and The Fourth of July traditionally sees more deaths than any other holiday. Statistics suggest West…
read moreMay 16, 2013 • automobile safety,Motor Vehicle Crashes,West Virginia law
National Transportation Safety Board Seeks Tougher DUI Laws in West Virginia and Other States
Because alcohol-related car crashes claim about 10,000 lives each year, the National Transportation Safety Board is now recommending that all 50 states lower the blood alcohol content from 0.08 blood-alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05. Their goal is to eliminate drunk driving, which causes about a third of all deaths involving automobiles. The safety board believes…
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