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…
Report in Tracy Morgan Crash Indicates Long Hours For Driver
In 2014, a crash involving six vehicles — including a big-rig and a limousine carrying comedian Tracy Morgan and his friends — was reported across the country. The accident involved at least one fatality and left Morgan with reported brain…
Investigators Focus On Engineer In The Deadly Amtrak Accident
The deadly Amtrak May 12 derailment in Philadelphia no doubt sent shivers through many West Virginia residents who take that and other routes to reach points north of us. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are still working to…