Snow, ice, rain, sleet, many hours of dark – winter in certain parts of the country can throw a lot at motorists. It’s a good idea to plan accordingly to lower the risk of a motor vehicle accident. Consider these tips for safer driving this time of year: Reduce speed. Slower speeds can be helpful […]
Cell Phone Data as Evidence in the Courtroom
With each passing year, cell phones are becoming more and more common. This increased rate of usage comes with changes at all levels of society: the way we interact with one another, the common methods for running a business, the entire field of marketing, the political spectrum, media dissemination and, yes, the judicial system. As […]
Distracted Driving Accidents In West Virginia
In many states, cell phone use in different forms while driving has been made illegal. In fact, 47 states have made it illegal to text and drive. Fourteen states, including West Virginia, have made it illegal to use hand-held cell phones while driving. In this way, the state has made a significant effort to decrease […]
Texting While Driving, How Four Seconds Could End a Life
Car accidents are responsible for nearly 37,000 deaths per year in the US, and according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) people who text while driving cause 20% of vehicle collisions. Texting while driving has been known to cause many types of accidents from pedestrian accidents to multi-car pileups, also known as a […]