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Eyes on the road: Virginia passes hands-free law
Driving down the highway, you see a car ahead of you swerving dangerously. As you get closer, the reason for the swerving becomes clear: The driver is looking at their cellphone rather than focusing on the road. Cellphone use has been shown to be one of the most...
Drinking and driving is a recipe for disaster
We have all seen an intoxicated person stumbling along the sidewalk or bumping into people in a crowded bar, slurring their words, and in extreme cases passing out. How does a person get to the point where they pass out or can't function? How does alcohol affect a...
How common are workplace back injuries?
Every day, hundreds of people here in Virginia suffer an injury while on the job. According to the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission’s 2019 Annual Report, there were a total of 125,612 workplace injuries last year. Nearly four out of every 10 were considered...
Keep children safe while swimming this summer
You already know you should watch your kids every second while they are swimming. According to the Red Cross, however, 69% of childhood drownings occur when parents did not know the child was near the water. Keep little ones safe this summer with these essential...
Workers’ compensation and medical billing: Virginia’s approach
It can be hard to set a price on recovery after an accident on the job. The secret to a healthy recovery may rest in focusing on the treatment rather than the price tag. Changes in how Virginia approaches medical billing has meant smaller payouts for care, but it...
A little drinking and driving could hurt everyone
Drinking and driving is a dangerous proposition, but even drivers below the legal limit can put you in danger. Impaired drivers make mistakes, and your recovery could hinge on holding them accountable. Virginia saw over 7,000 alcohol-related crashes last year,...
Avoiding dog bites when you encounter pets on your quarantine walks
With more people staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, taking a walk with your family and your dog is a popular pastime. However, more people and dogs wandering your neighborhood can lead to more dogs running loose and more confrontations with pets – and a...
Efforts increase to use tech to prevent drowsiness in truckers
A driver nearly falling asleep at the wheel is a scary thought; fatigued drivers are noted to have response times just as bad as drunk drivers. The idea gets even scarier when you imagine the driver being in a vehicle that weighs about 80,000 pounds. Thankfully,...
3 internal injuries you may sustain in a car crash
Following any type of car accident, you may not be sure whether you are injured enough to seek medical care. After all, some injury symptoms do not show up immediately. This is often the case with traumatic brain injuries. But it can also be true with other types of...
How can I avoid an accident with a semi?
Getting into any motor vehicle accident has the potential to be deadly, but if the other vehicle happens to be a semi truck the possibility of a severe crash goes up exponentially. It is important to understand how to drive responsibly around semi trucks to stay safe....
