When employees in Virginia think about their workplace, they likely think about the specific task that they are undertaking. They may not think about the dangers that they could face in a workplace accident. It's often difficult for people to imagine that a workplace...
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Year: 2015
What are the necessary elements in a wrongful death lawsuit?
It can be devastating for any Virginia resident when a family member is killed in an unexpected accident. It can take people months or years to move on from this person's death. In many cases, surviving family members are a left without a breadwinner, someone to look...
Dangers of workplace falls for Virginia workers
Losing a loved one is never easy. Not only do people feel the emotional pain of their loved one's absence, but often a person's death can also result in serious financial consequences for those who remain. When a loved one's death is caused by the negligence of...
How can workers protect themselves from electrical injuries?
Almost everyone works in some capacity with electricity -- even if it's just in an office where electricity powers the lights and computers needed to work. However, some workers have a more intimate relationship with electricity. They understand, first hand,...
Virginia worker killed in power line accident
Without electricity, the world would be a very different place. Therefore, a stable and reliable supply of electricity is important for most Virginia residents. In order to ensure that people have the electricity they need, power company workers risk their physical...
A truck accident doesn’t have to ruin your finances
As most Virginia drivers have probably noticed, commercial truck drivers sometimes drive recklessly across the state. These truckers operate their vehicles while distracted, tired, or intoxicated, and they oftentimes speed, abruptly change lanes, and follow too...
Common causes of commercial truck accidents
Commercial trucks travel across Virginia every day. And, while on the road, these trucks pose a serious safety hazard to other vehicles, especially smaller cars. These big rigs are so huge that even the slightest error can cause a major truck accident. In many...
What is distracted driving?
Many Virginia drivers understand that they face many dangers while on the road. There are natural dangers like inclement weather or inhospitable terrain, but, there are also man-made dangers like drunk and distracted driving. In today's technology driven world, people...
Measures to reduce alcohol-related car accidents
Car accidents oftentimes lead to serious injuries. This harm may result in broken bones, including those fractures that can cause external and internal bleeding. Car accident victims may also suffer from spinal cord, neck injuries, and brain damage. Tragically,...
Study reveals drunk driving still common in Virginia
According to records that were published recently, drunk driving accidents are increasing in the United States, including in Virginia. A recent study revealed that approximately two percent of citizens admit to driving drunk, equating to more than 4 million...