blog

Trucker Fatigue And Fatal Collisions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is primarily responsible for regulating the trucking industry. Created in 2000, this agency has struggled to combat trucker fatigue. The sad reality is that many truck drivers are on the road for far too long. They face pressure from their employers to get goods to their destination...
Continue Reading

What Evidence Is Helpful In A Fatal Car Accident?

West Virginia sadly sees its fair share of fatal car accidents. These accidents are devastating for family members left behind, who often don’t know what to do. Although the police might investigate whether a crime was committed, they might not share any information. Many grieving family members have questions that no one can answer....
Continue Reading

Problems With Anesthesia In Surgery

Anesthesia has made modern surgery bearable. Once upon a time, patients drank alcohol or consumed opium to blunt the pain of having their bodies cut open. Thanks to the miracle of modern anesthesia, however, patients today fall asleep and wake up once the surgery is over. If all goes well, patients should feel like...
Continue Reading

Sources Of Truck Driver Distraction

Distracted driving is a problem for all motorists, but the consequences are particularly severe when truckers are distracted. Because these vehicles are so heavy, they cause crushing injuries when they slam into other vehicles on the road. Many accident victims are unable to leave the accident scene under their own power. Instead, they find...
Continue Reading