Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on January 27, 2014
On Super Bowl Sunday alone, roughly 40% of all fatal motor vehicle wrecks were in direct connection with drunk driving. Take the pledge with Manchin Injury Law Group to not drive under the influence of alcohol on Super Bowl Sunday for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Don’t get into a car with… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on January 23, 2014
Failure to remove snow and ice from your vehicle before travel can lead to a fine in some states. Being a peephole driver reduces a driver’s field of vision down to 2%-3% of their normal field of vision. Peephole driving increases the chances of a collision. Ignored ice or snow may fly off and hit… read more
Posted in Uncategorized on January 20, 2014
Radon is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas that comes from uranium deposits in rocks, soil, and ground water. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer next to smoking and is responsible for 15,000-21,000 deaths per year. It’s important to have your home tested before your health is affected. Testing for radon is… read more
Posted in Divorce,Uncategorized on January 10, 2014
A 2013 survey highlights how divorce impacts children. The study by U.K. parenting site netmums.com, surveyed 1,000 parents and 100 children separately about divorce. Of those surveyed, thirty-nine percent of children said they hide their feelings about the divorce from their parents. Twenty percent said that they can’t communicate their feelings about the divorce with… read more
Posted in Uncategorized on January 7, 2014
During the winter months, it can be difficult to keep warm at home or if you’re on the go. If you prepare your home and car before winter hits, you can increase the heat in your home and safety when traveling. Here are some things you can do to help increase the heat in your… read more
Posted in ATV accidents,Uncategorized on January 3, 2014
A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety concluded that West Virginia has the highest rate of ATV deaths on public roads throughout the nation. The study concluded that between 2007 and 2011, rider deaths on public roads throughout the nation totaled 1,701. While West Virginia led the nation in on-public-road fatalities, West… read more
Posted in Uncategorized,Workplace Injury on December 27, 2013
A recent report from the Department of Labor’s Inspector General concludes that the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration face serious challenges moving into 2014 on a multitude of worker safety and health issues. While workplaces deaths have fallen since OSHA’s inception in 1970, more than… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on December 17, 2013
The Holidays are often a joyous time for many Americans as we get to reunite with friends, relatives, and loved ones. During this festive time, there are many celebrations that may involve alcohol. While this is often a happy time of year, the irresponsible use of alcohol, especially when combined with driving on the roadways,… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on December 10, 2013
Winter weather is upon us! While it may be nice to look at the snow, driving in snow and ice can present extremely dangerous conditions and can result in a car accident. The best suggestion for winter driving is to stay where you are until the roads have been treated. Unfortunately, we can’t always take… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on December 5, 2013
Many times after a car accident, people think their insurance company will work with them. Unfortunately this is a common mistake many people believe because of insurance company slogans often create the perception that there are teams of agents waiting to help the insured. Insurance is a profit driven big business- with a bottom line… read more
