--- title: Wickline Insurance Blog Posts from 2016 description: Blog posts published by Wickline Insurance in 2016 --- # ARTICLES FROM 2016 * * * [**What to Do If You're Involved in a Hit and Run Accident in West Virginia** — Being in a hit and run accident can be a very frightening event. Being prepared to know how to handle the situation when it occurs will help you deal with the shock of it, as well as ensure you are covered for the loss when it does happen. While hit and run accidents will happen to almost every… — Sep 12, 2016](/blog/2016/what-to-do-if-youre-involved-in-a-hit-and-run-accident-in-west-virginia) [**How to Deal With Road Rage** — Have you ever noticed that, with roadway anger, it’s always the other guy’s fault? And, it very well could be. The thing is, you can’t control how other people drive. But, you can control how you respond to situations on the road that come across as inconsiderate or even hostile – yes, even when… — Sep 2, 2016](/blog/2016/how-to-deal-with-road-rage) [**Are You Using Your Personal Vehicle for Business Use? Be Warned.** — Do you use your personal vehicle to deliver papers, pizzas, sandwiches, flowers or other deliverables in exchange for money? Do you, from time to time, help your son or daughter with delivering their newspaper route? If you answered yes to this question, you may need a commercial auto insurance… — Aug 23, 2016](/blog/2016/are-you-using-your-personal-vehicle-for-business-use-be-warned) [**You'll Want an Umbrella Insurance Policy in West Virginia for These Scenarios** — There are many scenarios that would warrant the need for an umbrella insurance policy. We outline a few of them here. — **Example #1:** Your teenage daughter is babysitting the neighbor kids and leaves the house for a moment to run to the store. When she returns, one of the children is badly injured… — Aug 11, 2016](/blog/2016/youll-want-an-umbrella-insurance-policy-in-west-virginia-for-these-scenarios) [**Safety Tips for Your Summer Swims** — When the sun is out and the weather’s warm, people flock to the water — whether it’s the beach, a lake, a river or a backyard pool. But, wherever there’s water, there’s also danger. — According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 10 people drown every day — and two of… — Aug 5, 2016](/blog/2016/safety-tips-for-your-summer-swims) [**How to Protect Your West Virginia Property from Wildfires** — Wildfires occur every year and summer season is also known as fire season. Each year millions of acres across the country are scorched by both nature as well as human caused fire. By knowing how to minimize losses, human caused fires can drastically decrease with the proper education. Use these… — Jul 28, 2016](/blog/2016/how-to-protect-your-west-virginia-property-from-wildfires) [**5 Ways to Increase the Longevity of Your Car** — Purchasing a car is a big investment. Some people keep cars for 10+ years, while others trade them in only after a few years of driving. Either way, taking pride in your vehicle and keeping it properly maintained is crucial for increasing the longevity of your car. Here are five key tips to keeping… — Jul 14, 2016](/blog/2016/5-ways-to-increase-the-longevity-of-your-car) [**Safety Tips for Summer Thrill Seekers** — The family summer vacation is a time-honored tradition, and it often includes a trip to one of our country’s incredible amusement parks. — But, while the rides and other attractions at these parks are typically safe, it pays to be vigilant, particularly if you’re visiting with children. Here are… — Jul 1, 2016](/blog/2016/safety-tips-for-summer-thrill-seekers) [**Firework Safety for 4th of July Celebrations in WV** — Many of us celebrate Independence Day by getting together with family and friends or barbecuing hot dogs and hamburgers. Others like to celebrate with fireworks. While fireworks can be exciting and provide great entertainment, they also come with the risk of injuries. — **Six Simple Safety Tips** — If… — Jun 30, 2016](/blog/2016/firework-safety-for-4th-of-july-celebrations-in-wv) [**Safety Tips for Beginners to Experienced Riders** — The key to staying safe riding your motorcycle is to be prepared and understand how to avoid risks. Motorcyclists are at a higher risk being on the road compared to a vehicle. Keep these things in mind to dramatically lower your risk for injury. — **Refine Your Skills** — If you’re new to riding, look… — Jun 9, 2016](/blog/2016/safety-tips-for-beginners-to-experienced-riders) * * * - [1](/blog/2016.md) - [2](/blog/2016.md/page-2) - [3](/blog/2016.md/page-3) **Start your quote online or contact our office to find out how we can help you find a policy that fits your needs.** [Start Your Quote](/quotes) ```json {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/blog","name":"Blog"}}]} ```