Did you know that about 95% of insured drivers in West Virginia carry the least amount of auto insurance required by law? An insurance adjuster from Progressive recently confirmed this when we asked him for information about the negligent driver he represented. The worst part about this statistic is West Virginia law only requires drivers […]
The Art of Defensive Driving When Traveling Near Big Trucks and Buses in West Virginia
Trucks are still the number one way that most goods move around West Virginia and the United States. Tractor trailers haul just about everything from eggs and butter to printers and iPhones. Buses are also an integral part of everyday life for many, especially for those who commute to work or school by bus. Unfortunately, […]
Tire Blowouts Linked to West Virginia Auto and Trucking Crashes
Tire blowouts on commercial trucks and automobiles cause serious injury and death each year on West Virginia roads. In fact, tire blowouts and flat tires cause more than 78,000 accidents, 10,000 serious injuries, and over 410 deaths a year, according to a NHTSA report. The hilly and often poorly maintained roads of West Virginia cause […]
Best Ways to Avoid Rear-End Crashes in West Virginia
How to Avoid Rear End Car and Trucking Accidents Rear-end crashes are the number one cause of all automobile collisions inWest Virginia. 30% of all crashes are rear-end collisions and many result in a substantial number of injuries and deaths each year. The most common type of rear-end crashes involve a stopped or slow moving […]
Distracted Driving Facts for West Virginia
Distracted Driving is a Dangerous Epidemic — Killing over 3,000 People Each Year Distracted driving is driving while engaging in any activity that could divert your attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. In 2014 alone, 3,179 were killed in US distracted driving crashes. Common distractions include: Texting […]
Miss 1-2 Hours of Sleep, Double Car Crash Risk — Here’s How to Avoid
Sleeping for less than 5 hours is like driving drunk, According to Study Driving drowsy contributes to over 20% of all fatal automobile crashes in West Virginia and the U.S. each year. A new AAA study also found that missing just 1-2 hours of sleep can double your risk of being injured in a wreck. […]
How to Keep a Safe Driving Distance
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. Safe Driving […]
Why it’s important to speak with a personal injury lawyer immediately after an accident
If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile crash or hurt by negligence, it is important to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible for many reasons. Evidence needs to be preserved as tire marks fade and accident scenes are cleaned. Also, speaking with the other driver’s insurance […]
How to Recover a Vehicle’s Lost Value after an Automobile Accident
Are you entitled to diminution of value damages in West Virginia if your vehicle is damaged in a collision? When a vehicle is damaged in an accident it may be worth less than what it was worth before the accident even after it’s fully repaired. This is not surprising when we ask ourselves, “Would I […]
13% of WV Drivers don’t have Auto Insurance — How to Protect Yourself with Uninsurance Motorist Coverage
West Virginia Auto Insurance to Protect You from Uninsured Drivers Although auto insurance is required in West Virginia, one in seven drivers fail to maintain insurance for their vehicle. So, it’s no surprise that about 7,000 people ticketed in West Virginia each year for driving without insurance. Drivers’ failure to maintain liability insurance often causes many […]