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National Traffic Safety Board Chairwoman Deborah Hersman set an ambitious goal for Virginia next year — to reduce the number of traffic fatalities to zero. In 2012, 777 Virginians died in wrecks involving cars,...

As the days grow shorter and fall brings school buses to the road, it is important for drivers to be extra aware of safety. Two recent traffic collisions in the Richmond area illustrate the point. A 75-year-old woman was...

Motorists are less concerned about the dangerous habits of other drivers on the road, despite an estimated 5.3% increase in traffic fatalities in 2012, according to a survey by the AAA Foundation. The survey found that...

The number of mopeds, motor scooters and motorcycle has increased on Virginia roads as a result of higher gas prices, and accidents have increased in recent years as well. A 2011 University of Florida study noted that sales...

A nonprofit retreat center opened recently in rural Virginia to provide recreation and rehabilitation for seriously wounded and disabled veterans. The Boulder Crest Retreat Center in Bluemont plans to serve 200-250 disabled...

Back and neck injuries resulting from car accidents, slip and falls and other workplace injuries can be debilitating.  While most employees who suffer back and neck injuries on the job are generally entitled to workers’...

Who is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Virginia? Any employee who suffers on-the-job injuries, illnesses or diseases may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. What’s the first thing I should do

Crushing injuries can result from employees falling from heights, being hit by falling objects, defective or dangerous work equipment, unsafe work conditions, lack of safety equipment, violations of the Occupational Safety...

An amputation involves the removal of a limb or other body part and is commonly due to some type of physical trauma, prolonged constriction, or through surgery.  The majority of amputation injuries occur in the workplace,...

Pedestrians generally have the right of way unless they are not obeying traffic signals or jay-walking (crossing the street in a non-designated crossing area).  While the law requires drivers to exercise care to avoid...