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Driving on any roadway comes with a set of risks for which all drivers must assume responsibility. One of these assumed risks is colliding with a driver that has limited insurance or no insurance at all. Though the proceedings following a collision with an uninsured motorist may seem questionable at first, mandatory insurance coverage typically…

Knowing which steps to take after a car accident is not common knowledge to everyone. Though many have a basic idea of what comes next, sometimes small details can escape in the stress of the moment. However, each driver is responsible for gathering the appropriate information about the different aspects of a car accident. Especially…

During the summer months, a road trip almost seems like a necessary rite of passage for drivers young and old. AAA estimates that four-in-ten adults plan to take trips during the year, with 68% of these family travelers making their trip during summer vacation. With the school-year closing out, it isn’t surprising that many parents…

West Virginia is not known for its superb driving conditions. Many drivers often speed and violate basic traffic laws, causing car accidents that have historically resulted in hundreds of fatalities each year. Aside from the high incidence of negligent drivers, West Virginia also contains dangerous roadways that contribute to accidents involving even sober drivers. However,…

Collisions can range from mild and inconveniencing to life endangering. Though many factors play into how severe a car accident is, it is better not to tempt fate. Even moderate collisions can cause damage like concussions and even broken or fractured bones. In some locations, car accidents are more common than others. Though it might…

Virtually every driver will eventually encounter a slow-moving leading driver in the left lane on the highway, which is typically reserved for passing and faster-moving traffic. This is not only irritating for trailing drivers but also potentially dangerous. Slow-moving vehicles on the left tend to bog down the flow of traffic, increasing the likelihood of…

With warm temperatures gradually making its way into the area, gardeners, farmers, and landscapers are gearing up for the upcoming planting season. However, a common tool that helps keep gardens and land pristine presents a potential danger. What is Roundup & Glyphosate? Monsanto’s Roundup is a popular spot-treatment herbicide used to eliminate weeds in gardens,…

Americans face nearly constant bombardment from advertisements and logos, even on the road. Most drivers have noticed commercial trucks with company logos emblazoned on their trailers, but few realize that these logos can actually influence liability determinations in some accidents. Logo liability is the concept pertaining to responsibility for a truck accident based on the…

Virtually every driver in the United States must purchase and maintain auto insurance coverage in accordance with state laws for minimum coverage requirements. A fault-based state may require a certain amount of bodily injury, total accident, and property damage liability coverage. A no-fault state will require drivers to carry personal injury protection for use after…

Insurance companies are for-profit businesses that essentially sell paid promises. In exchange for premium payments, the insurance company promises to cover damages in specific circumstances. Insurance companies must process and investigate all policyholder claims in good faith, that is, they must pay out on legitimate claims for covered damages even if the company suffers a…