Blog Posts in 2019

How You Can Stay Safe On the Wintry Roads of West Virginia

The winter conditions in West Virginia means there is snow and ice on the roads just about wherever you go. Are you prepared for it? Staying safe and out of a weather-related car accident depends heavily on knowledge and preparation. Check out these must-know winter driving safety tips before you next drive out into the cold. Notify others: First things first, tell people you trust about your ...

Quick Cold Weather Safety Tips for Everyone in West Virginia

The weather forecast for West Virginia is looking frightfully cold. If you have lived here for a while, then you know the state is no stranger to cold winters. However, some places in the state are seeing below-freezing cold snaps that bring up legitimate concerns. To help everyone stay safe this winter, the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is asking everyone to ...

What You Need to Know About Talc & Asbestos

Johnson & Johnson is a household name that is known for their Baby Powder products. However, 12,000 women have filed lawsuits against the company, claiming the talc in Johnson’s Baby Powder caused them to develop ovarian cancer. In July 2018, one of these cases argued that the talc contained in Johnson’s Baby Powder was contaminated with asbestos. A jury agreed with the claims and awarded them ...

Distracted Drivers & Defensive Driving: A Whole New Level

Driving While Texting Is the New Drunk Driving It is no surprise that as smart phones were invented and quickly grew in popularity and accessibility, the occurrence of distracted driving increased. Now, years after the first smart phone appeared, it is a daily occurrence to see drivers looking at their phones, no doubt checking social media, text messages, changing music or watching videos. These ...