A 62-year-old Richmond, Virginia, bicyclist was killed last week in a collision with a box truck. NBC12 News said the accident happened Thursday at around 3:00 p.m., on Mechanicsville Turnpike. Reports from the Richmond...
Settlement Reached In Virginia Wrongful Death Lawsuit
October 31, 2012
A settlement has been reached in a Virginia wrongful death lawsuit that was filed on behalf of a 6-year-old Richmond, Virginia, boy who died during a dental procedure. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the lawsuit stems...
One Injured By Virginia Crash Between Tractor Trailer And Motorcycle
October 24, 2012
A 33-year-old Richmond, Virginia, man sustained serious injuries in a Richmond truck accident he was involved in earlier this week while riding his motorcycle. According to WRIC 8 News, the crash happened at around 11:30...
Virginia Paper Mill Employee Killed In On-The-job Accident
October 10, 2012
A 38-year-old worker at a Franklin, Virginia, paper recycling plant was killed in a work-related accident last week. The Virginian-Pilot said the incident occurred Friday afternoon at the International Paper mill located on
Virginia Seeks To Improve Traumatic Brain Injury Law
October 3, 2012
A Virginia state law aimed at improving the safety of high school athletes by educating parents, coaches, and students about the dangers of brain injuries has helped alleviate the problem, but many experts believe there’s
Virginia Trooper Seriously Injured In Construction Zone Accident
September 26, 2012
A trooper with the Virginia State Police was seriously injured when he was struck by a vehicle while working in a highway construction zone. According to WRIC 8 News, the accident occurred on September 12 around 1:25 a.m....
Richmond Worker Awarded $750,000 For Injuries
September 19, 2012
A Richmond, Virginia, jury awarded damages to a man who suffered serious injuries after falling while at the historic Byrd Theatre where he was working. The Richmond Times-Dispatch says the accident occurred on May 23 2009
A study conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that construction accidents account for more accidents than any other industry, with roughly 20 percent of all on-the-job fatalities occurring at construction...
Two truck drivers were seriously injured following a near head-on collision on I-85 Wednesday near Petersburg, Virginia. According to CBS 6 News, the accident happened around 3:15 a.m. near the Sycamore Street Bridge...
Former Virginia Railroad Worker Awarded $4.5 Million For Ankle Injury
February 29, 2012
A former railroad worker in Roanoke, Virginia, received a $4.5 million settlement from his former employer, Norfolk Southern, for an ankle injury that left him permanently disabled. According to reports from The Roanoke...