A study published earlier this year suggests that teens are not getting the message when it comes to the dangers of drunk driving and drugged driving. In fact, out of the fatal crashes examined in the study, more than half
How to Avoid Potential Prom Night Hazards
May 4, 2015
For teens, prom should be a happy and exciting night – a time to get dressed up, enjoy a good meal, dance and make memories with friends. For parents, it should be a chance to take photos, wave goodbye and – above all –
If You Are Hurt on the Job, Who Can You Sue?
April 30, 2015
For more than a century, workers in Virginia and across the country have been financially protected by workers’ compensation benefits. If a worker is injured on the job, employers must pay, through worker’s compensation
Are We Winning the Fight Against Drunk Driving?
April 23, 2015
Even though drunk driving is a weighty issue at all times of the year, the matter comes into fresh focus every April during Alcohol Awareness Month. There is a good reason why this issue deserves close attention: About...
Flaws in Workers Compensation Programs
April 21, 2015
Since the time of the Industrial Revolution, American workers have – in theory – been partners in a basic agreement with their employers: In exchange for being assured payment of medical expenses and lost wages if they...
When we think of reaching our retirement age, most of us imagine ourselves relaxing, with gray hair and surrounded by grandchildren. However, for professional football players, the health risks of the job –...
Raise Your Awareness of Distracted Driving
April 8, 2015
Many drivers are confident that they are experienced enough on the road that they can handle driving while also focusing on another task. However, the reality is that no person is safe when they are engaged in distracted...
A joint investigative report by the ProPublica journalism organization and National Public Radio (NPR) uncovers the “dismantling” of workers’ compensation systems in states across the U.S. According to the recently...
Based on the results of a recently published AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey, Virginia drivers recognize dangerous driving behaviors that can lead to auto accidents. However, many admit to engaging in those same...
Report: High Back Injury Rate for Nurses
March 24, 2015
Who has the highest rate of back and other musculoskeletal work injuries: Firefighters, truck drivers or construction laborers? The answer: None of the above. Instead, it is nurses. In a recent report, National Public...