Car Accidents Archives

It's been said that a picture is worth a thousand words.  Computer algorithms have been used for over a decade by insurance companies to evaluate the worth of auto accident claims.  Now, new developments in artificial intelligence (AI) may soon take over one of the most critical jobs in the insurance industry:  disaster damage and accident appraisal.

Detecting Drugged Driving in West Virginia

Medical marijuana will become legal in West Virginia, come July 2019. Today, across the nation, recreational marijuana is legal in nine states and pot for medical use is legal in 29 states. And more states are likely to soon join these ranks as public support to legalize and decriminalize marijuana grows steadily.

You have heard the old saying, "a picture is worth a thousand words." Well, when it comes to establishing property damages in a court of law, a picture is the most relied upon the type of evidence used by lawyers. Police officers know the importance of preserving evidence of an automobile collision, but often fail to do a thorough job. Even when they do obtain photographs, they don't always confirm the quality of the photographs --- and sometimes they simply lose them. The best way to preserve such evidence and damages to your (and their vehicle) is for you or someone with you to snap as many photos as are required to get all the damages identified. Don't overlook debris on the road and skid marks, since that is important evidence as well.