West Virginia is a beautiful state. But unfortunately, many of the same factors that make our state lovely, such as the mountains and the winding roads, also make West Virginia a dangerous place for truck accidents. In fact, the Mountain…
Changing Laws to Prevent Drowsy Truck Drivers
A traffic accident, even with minor injuries, can instantly bring your day to a halt. You cancel your plans to deal with the inconvenience of X-rays, car repairs and insurance issues, and it may be days before things begin to…
Should Overweight Truck Drivers Face Additional Scrutiny?
One of the biggest causes of trucking accidents in West Virginia and across the U.S. is driver fatigue. Because of this, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is moving forward with new regulations meant to reduce sleep apnea in…
What Causes Tragic Truck Accidents?
Big rigs are huge, powerful vehicles. When they collide with smaller vehicles, the damage caused to other drivers, passengers and vehicles is usually catastrophic. What causes these accidents? According to a recent news report from WSAZ.com, a terrible accident occurred just…
Professional Truck Accidents Lead Expense And Death Tolls
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, truck and bus accidents involving professional drivers are a leading cause of death and accident-related expenses on the nation’s roadways. In 2012 alone, says the CDC, such accidents accounted for $99…
