Scaffolds allow Virginia workers to perform various job tasks at great heights, and for this reason, they are essential pieces of equipment at most construction sites. However, these devices can also create the opportunity for serious injuries -- particularly fall...
The Virginia summer has been a brutal one when it comes to weather. That is especially for people who make their living outdoors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016, more than 50 percent of jobs required at least a portion of the work to be done...
An off-duty Frederick County sheriff's deputy and his wife were killed recently in Page County, Virginia, when the motorcycle they were riding on was hit head-on by a pickup truck. The crash occurred at U.S. 340 and Battle Creek Road, north of Newport. The 46-year-old...
Car accidents happen every day in Virginia Beach. In most cases, the victims walk away injury-free, but in some cases, they suffer from obvious and life-altering injuries. The worst kind of injuries, however, can be the ones that don't appear right away. There are...
Odds are that the first home you buy isn't going to be the one you live in for the rest of your life. Many people buy starter homes. It's a step up from renting an apartment, but they plan to move on to bigger, more expensive homes as they advance in their careers....
You see it all the time in the movies: A car crashes and immediately bursts into a ball of flames. It's dramatic and intense, but is it just the way Hollywood changes things for the big screen, or can it really happen? An auto accident can cause a car fire, although...
Numerous workers injured in Virginia and elsewhere have filed for much-needed workers' compensation benefits and been denied the benefits they have a right to receive. In many cases, the workers take the denial on the chin and tragically suffer without their...
Do you feel like you read about a startling amount of drunk driving accidents in which the drunk driver survives, and other people pass away from their injuries? Have you ever wondered how this happens? While every accident is different, researchers have actually...
People often think of sidecars as substantially safer and easier to drive than motorcycles. A lot of it has to do with balance. A traditional bike can tip over on its own and needs support and balance from the driver, especially at stoplights, while a bike with a...
Some drivers seem to ignore the helpful mirrors that their vehicles are equipped with. Even though most cars have a rearview mirror and two side-view mirrors, many irresponsible motorists never seem to use them. Moreover, many drivers are also failing to use their...