Rear-end collisions account for approximately 40% of all auto accidents in the United States each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A rear-end collision can happen at any time and can result in serious injuries. Common Causes of Rear-End Collisions Though not an all-encompassing list, the following are the most common causes […]
A Wee Dram to Ward Off the Winter Chill
February 17, 2016 By
The term dram is a Scottish euphemism for a shot of whisky. Ergo, dram shop laws apply to businesses which serve alcohol. You have probably heard at least one story about a bar getting sued after a patron injured or killed someone in a drunk driving accident, and you may be wondering how that works and what […]
A New Pact Between the Government and the Auto Industry Raises a Question
February 11, 2016 By
On Friday January 15th, Anthony Foxx, Secretary of the Department of Transportation, announced a pact with 18 automobile manufacturers. According to the non-binding document, a list of “proactive safety principles,” they pledge to use their “collective strength and knowledge to work collaboratively, consistent with the law, to further enhance the safety of the traveling public.” […]
Black Ice Accidents
February 10, 2016 By
Invisible and deadly, black ice is one of the worst hazards drivers can encounter. It is a thin sheet of ice with virtually no air bubbles, so it is completely transparent. Black ice typically looks like damp or dry asphalt, and that is the deception. Drivers see it and think that the road is perfectly […]
Protecting Your Legal Rights After a Fatal Injury: Wrongful Death Claims
February 9, 2016 By
One of the most solemn responsibilities I have as a West Virginia Personal Injury Attorney is meeting with and advising grieving families after the tragic, unexpected loss of a loved one. It can take months for a family to realize the myriad of ways their lives have changed as a result of the absence their […]
Complications from Burn Injuries
February 5, 2016 By
By Victoria Ipri – Staff Writer More than one million burn injuries are treated each year in the United States. Many of the victims are children. Sometimes, these injuries lead to disfigurement or death, not to mention the overwhelming expenses related to medical treatment of severe burns, and other financial and emotional consequences. Burn injuries […]
Preventing Scald Injuries at Home
February 4, 2016 By
By Victoria Ipri – Staff Writer This week is National Burn Awareness Week. Each year, more than 500,000 people in the United States and Canada receive medical treatment for burn injuries. Approximately 50 percent of these burn injuries are scalds, a burn caused by hot liquid or steam. At highest risk are children, the elderly, […]
NTSB Most Wanted List – Safety Improvements for 2016
January 28, 2016 By
The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) 2016 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements targets impairment of all types, including distractions, fatigue, and health conditions. There is also an emphasis on technology and its role in both causing and preventing accidents. The NTSB does not have the power to require these changes, but says that […]
Avoid These Mistakes at the Gym
January 20, 2016 By
Beginners are prone to mistakes that derail their fitness goals, but even the most experienced gym-goers can make mistakes that lead to injuries and infections. The last thing you want from your workout is an injury that will set you back, a nasty rash or MRSA. Stay safe and healthy by avoiding these five mistakes […]
