Virginia, including Virginia Beach, enforces an open container law among its drivers. This law prohibits public and vehicular consumption of alcohol. This means that having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle's driver or passenger seat areas is illegal....
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Hazardous risks of driving at night and how to minimize them
Car accidents can result in catastrophic injuries. Despite most people's efforts to avoid collisions, accidents can still occur. Even with preventative measures and preparations, crashes often happen unexpectedly. As such, drivers must take steps to reduce the risk of...
Femur fractures from car collisions
One of the most severe injuries that Virginia car crash victims can suffer is a femur fracture. The femur, or thigh bone, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body. It requires a significant amount of force to break it, which can happen during high-impact...
Higher BAC levels lead to harsher first-offense DWI penalties
Being charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Virginia is by no means a good thing. Even for your first offense, you’ll face fines and jail time if you’re convicted in court, not to mention the loss of your driving privileges. Could it get any worse? The...
Workers’ compensation for finger amputation injuries
Construction sites usually have a lot of heavy equipment and tools on hand – and just as many safety hazards. Because of the multiple risks, construction workers must observe safety guidelines and proper procedures to ensure injuries don’t happen. But even if workers...
The dangers of texting and driving
Texting and driving is one of the worst habits on Virginia roads. Many people underestimate the dangers it poses, but this is what makes texting behind the wheel so dangerous. Understanding texting and driving According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Lung cancer as an occupational disease for shipyard workers
Whether it’s assembly, welding, rigging or painting, shipyard work is comparable to similar processes in other heavy industrial sectors like automotive and aviation. But just like other heavy industries, shipyard workers are exposed to many chemicals and toxic...
Lead exposure in the construction industry
There’s a good reason why lead isn’t used much as a component in everyday objects and structures. The metal is incredibly toxic and can cause a litany of health issues. These issues include nausea, headaches, weakness, muscle pains, loss of appetite, insomnia and...
Can declaring bankruptcy get rid of debts related to DUI charges?
If you get charged for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol in Virginia, you can expect to pay a fine between $250 and a hefty $2,500. On top of the fines, you may be asked to pay for any damages and injuries you cause if your intoxication leads to a motor...
Can shipyard workers claim workers’ compensation benefits for hearing loss?
A shipyard is home to many different and interesting sounds, such as metal clangs and welding torches' sputters. But not all industrial noises are pleasant to the ear – some noises are so hazardous that they can lead to permanent hearing loss for shipyard workers....