A new study by overseas researchers has found that even mild-to-moderate brain injuries can lead to brain damage that harms a victim’s ability to function. As an author of the study notes in an article...
What Is a ‘Good Faith Search’ for Light Duty Work?
July 30, 2014
Let’s say you were a janitor at an office complex who slipped, fell and injured your back while on the job. Even though your injury prevents you from doing the work you did before, there may be other “light duty work”...
Virginia motorists now have to practice safer passing when sharing the road with bicyclists. Starting July 1, a new state law requires drivers to leave at least three feet of space between their vehicles and a bicyclist while
Eight people lost their lives in Virginia vehicle accidents during the Fourth of July weekend, according to a news report from WHSV. Half of the victims were motorcyclists – a sobering fact that should encourage all...
In the wake of 13 deaths connected to crashes caused by a faulty ignition switch, General Motors is under federal scrutiny for its manufacturing practices, forcing the company to make major changes to its approach to safety...
A study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine finds that falls have become the leading cause of spinal cord injuries in the U.S. The study, published earlier this year in the Journal of...
The White House highlighted several new efforts that are being launched to both prevent and learn more about concussions among young athletes during the recent “Healthy Kids and Safe Sports Concussion Summit.” This focus
Is Your Teen Texting While Driving?
June 11, 2014
Parents like to think that their teens are doing what it takes to drive safely when they get behind the wheel of a car. However, as a recent investigation by a Richmond TV station indicates, many teens may be engaging in one
Eight Steps to Take after a Car Accident
June 6, 2014
What you do after a car accident can have a significant impact on how the accident affects your life. If someone else is at fault, there are steps you must take to protect your rights to proper compensation for your losses....
Taking a Closer Look at GM Recalls
June 6, 2014
General Motors has issued more recalls so far in 2014 due to suspected automotive defects than in the history of the company. As CNN reports, there have now been 29 separate recalls that cover 13.8 million vehicles in the