Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
May 18, 2016 • automobile safety,West Virginia Insurance Law
New West Virginia Auto Insurance Limits and How to Protect Against Drivers with No Insurance
New West Virginia Auto Insurance Limits and Areas for Concern Effective January 1, 2016, West Virginia raised its mandatory motor vehicle insurance limits in an effort to better protect its citizens. Below is a breakdown of the requirements from the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner. And most importantly, below is a discussion of…
read moreAugust 14, 2015 • auto accident tips,automobile safety,Safety Tips
Safe Following Distance in WV: The 2-Second Rule
Following vehicles too closely is the number one cause of rear-end crashes in West Virginia. A driver can avoid most, if not all, rear-end crashes by keeping a safe separation distance between him and the vehicle ahead. How long that distance needs to be varies depending on traffic, weather, road and vehicle conditions. Proper Following…
read moreJuly 17, 2015 • automobile safety,Safety Tips
Stricter WV Seat Belt Laws Saving Lives – Teens Still the Least Likely to Buckle Up
New Report Shows West Virginia’s Stricter Seat Belt Laws are Saving Lives West Virginia has enacted stricter seat belt laws in the last several years. Buckling up saves lives – there’s no doubt about that. However, a recent study shows that tougher seat belt laws also saves lives. Researchers compared car crash deaths from 2001 to 2010, finding…
read moreApril 3, 2015 • automobile safety
West Virginia Graduated Driver’s Licensing Program for Teen Drivers
Charleston, WV — In West Virginia, the DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles) has a program called Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL). This program aims to help young drivers develop and practice the skills needed to drive safely and pass the requirements for a full driver’s license. There are three levels to West Virginia’s GDL program. Level…
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