Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
August 31, 2015 • Brain Injury,Health Tips
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury – Sometimes a Major Problem
Mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI), also known as concussions, affect more than 1.7 million people annually. It’s commonly believed that most who sustain a mild TBI will recover within a week to 6 months, with only about 15% experiencing long-term symptoms. However, a recent study revealed that about half of individuals who suffered a mild…
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 31, 2015 • Personal Injury Law,West Virginia law
Torts: What they are and how they help
What is a Tort Under West Virginia Law? A tort is a wrongful act that unfairly causes someone else to suffer harm and loss that leads to civil legal liability. There are many kinds of torts under West Virginia law including negligence, trespass, slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault, and battery. Negligent torts, such…
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…
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