Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital have shown that night shift workers are at a greater risk for drowsy driving than those with regular sleep schedules. Over 9.5 million people work night shifts or rotational shifts in Virginia and across the U.S., which...
Serious Legal Problems Require Serious Representation
Year: 2017
Driver health and road safety
When people drive or walk around in Virginia, they understand that they are responsible for their own safety while on the road. There are times, however, when it is difficult to protect oneself against an accident caused by another driver's negligence or error. Truck...
Blind spots and workplace safety
People in Virginia who work in loading dock areas or large fulfillment warehouses are at risk of incurring injury from collisions caused by the lack of sufficient visibility. Workplaces where heavy equipment, like forklifts, are operated near people who are walking at...
Trucking companies need to prevent underride accidents
Most people on the road understand that large commercial trucks pose a threat to smaller passenger vehicles. The number of serious and fatal crashes with these vehicles is on the rise. Many drivers avoid the areas next to and behind commercial trucks to reduce their...
Staying safe at any age at work
As of May 2016, 18.8 percent of workers throughout America were 65 or older. That was an increase from 12.8 percent in May 2000, and it isn't uncommon to see people who are 70 to 75 years old still working in manufacturing or other strenuous jobs. Therefore, Virginia...
Fatal workplace fall
Warehouse workers in Virginia may want to familiarize themselves with the Fatal Fact publications that are released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The publication details workplace safety incidents and provides guidance regarding proper...
Safety tips to mitigate the hazards of nighttime driving
Evenings in Virginia herald the coming of night when safety hazards on the road increase. Starting at dusk, visibility declines, especially for older drivers. With reduced visibility, the potential of striking another vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist or animal...
Drugged drivers are just as dangerous as drunk drivers
Drivers who are on the roads must be fully prepared to drive. This means that they must be sober and alert. Many people think about drunk driving as one of the most serious issues on the road. Drugged driving is also a serious problem that can't be ignored.Drugged...
Distracted driving is a problem that is here to stay
The results of a research study conducted online by auto insurance giant Progressive suggest that distracted driving in Virginia and across the country is a dangerous practice that is not likely to go away soon. The study was based on an online survey with a sample...
Autumn driving can be hazardous
Virginia motorists know that the fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. However, it can also present special challenges and dangers for drivers. One of the top reasons that autumn driving can be dangerous is the changing weather conditions. Rain, fog and...