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Serious and fatal pedestrian accident rates are soaring across the U.S. According to early estimates, drivers hit and killed more than 7,500 pedestrians last year. That's a 41-year high. West Virginia bucks national trend Since 2019, deadly pedestrian crash rates have increased by about 27%-30% in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Meanwhile, West Virginia has one of...

Learn the dangers of summer driving and accidents caused by teen drivers. Every year, car accidents involving teen drivers occur more frequently during the summer months, as evidenced by comprehensive car accident statistics and traffic safety studies aimed at reducing fatalities in this demographic. Referred to as the "100 Deadliest Days," the period from Memorial...

May is recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, an important time to put the spotlight on the vulnerability of bikers and understand the severe, life-changing injuries that frequently affect riders in motorcycle accidents. The toll of these injuries can be devastating, from broken bones and spinal cord injuries to traumatic brain injuries and road rash....

Distracted drivers often cause serious & fatal car accidents Distracted driving is a serious problem in the Tri-State Area of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, and it's important to raise awareness about the issue during National Distracted Driver Awareness Month this April. Any activity that takes your attention away from the road can be considered...

Lawyers representing car accident injury victims in OH, PA, and WV explain Car accidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol or other drugs remain a serious problem nationwide, according to a recent study conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). "Alcohol-impaired driving is involved in nearly one in three traffic fatalities, and...

With 65 fewer deaths, driving on U.S. roads during the first nine months of 2022 was slightly less dangerous than the same time span a year earlier, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) But while any reduction in traffic fatalities is welcome news, the executive director of the GHSA says there is an...

Ohio Upgrades Anti-Distracted Driving Law But Does Not Address Hands-Free Device Risks Distracted driving has become a major problem in the Tri-State area and on U.S. roadways everywhere. A lack of driver focus contributes to thousands of severe and fatal car accidents every year. In 2020, more than 3,000 individuals died due to distracted driving,...

Poll reveals most Americans admit to drowsy driving despite knowing the risks. Getting behind the wheel of a car when you're tired can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Unfortunately, far too many drivers do it anyway, putting themselves and others at risk of getting injured in a...

Lawyers representing car accident injury victims in OH, PA, and WV explain Seat belts save lives. Since 1975, seat belts have prevented an estimated 374,000 car accident fatalities that could have occurred if drivers or passengers had not been wearing safety restraints, according to the National Safety Council. However, seat belts can result in severe...

Bad driving behavior is a safety hazard that can have severe consequences. When people bend or break traffic rules, they put everyone at a higher risk of being injured in a car accident. Unfortunately, since the pandemic, more car accidents have been attributed to bad driving behaviors. This includes increased incidents of speeding over 100...