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A tragic accident occurred recently in West Virginia. The accident was reported on by WV Metro News after it occurred in mid-September. The collision occurred near Bridgeport and it involved a truck and a minivan which was carrying a church youth group. Unfortunately, the accident was a fatal one. When deadly accidents happen, particularly if...

A recent pedestrian accident in Wheeling, WV left the walker in serious condition. According to WTOV9, the collision happened near T.J.'s Sports Garden restaurant along National Road on a Monday. The pedestrian was an out-of-town visitor who required surgery due to crash injuries and who was admitted to intensive care following the collision. The crash happened...

Metro News reported recently on a deadly single vehicle car accident in West Virginia.  It happened on a Thursday morning at approximately 3:30 AM on Route 817 shortly before the highway crosses underneath the Interstate 64 Nitro / St. Albans Bridge. The driver of the vehicle was taken to a local medical center for treatment,...

Motorcycle accidents can cause victims to experience substantial injuries. These injuries can necessitate costly medical treatment and can cause significant financial loss.  When a victim is able to demonstrate that someone else was responsible for the accident, the victim or his family members can be compensated for both economic damages and for non-financial damages. In...

Seniors often experience effects of aging that can make it hard for them to drive as well as younger people. Other than teens, seniors are the demographic group with the highest car crash rate. This is true even though seniors are the least likely age group to drive while intoxicated by alcohol.  It is the physical...

Drunk driving accidents are often serious or even fatal. One recent crash on a West Virginia highway underscores just how devastating it can be when a motorist gets behind the wheel while impaired by alcohol. Inquisitr reported on the accident, in which a family of four who was heading home from a vacation was struck...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety made a joint announcement recently indicating a deal had been reached with auto makers. The deal involves NHTSA and IIHS taking steps to move forward with requiring front crash prevention systems to be installed as a standard feature in all vehicles in the...

Truck drivers who cross state lines encounter different rules and regulations and must be aware of state-specific laws. One big issue that arises for truckers during the winter is laws on clearing the accumulation of snow and ice that can form on a truck. When snow and ice forms on a truck, this creates a...

A rear-end crash in West Virginia can cause serious injuries to occur. Getting treatment for these injuries can often be very expensive. Victims of collisions will need to explore options for getting medical bills paid after a rear-end crash so they do not end up being forced to pay out of pocket for treatment. Tips...