The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced plans to install metal studs on the James River Bridge’s new steel grid deck in an attempt to reduce accidents. Included with the VDOT’s announcement were the results of a three month safety analysis the department conducted due to concerns raised over the increase in car crashes…
A terrible three car-accident in east Charlotte, NC left two people dead and six others injured. The accident happened early Sunday morning according to police. Police say that a car filled with four people hit an SUV head-on. Two people in that car, an 18-year-old and a 20-year-old died from their severe injuries. According to…
A physician should discuss all aspects of his or her patients’ health, dietary choices and the types of medicines the patient may be taking, in order to ensure that the physician has all the necessary information to treat illnesses and ailments. However, most doctors do not discuss dietary supplements with their patients—an omission that could lead…
Every once in a while I see commercials on TV that talk about getting mesothelioma cancer from asbestos, is that even still a problem? It is still a problem. Asbestos is a tiny invisible killer and even though the Occupational Safety and Health Administration limited asbestos use in construction materials in the 1970s, railroads continued…
The Story: Garlock Sealing Technologies is attempting to exit bankruptcy by proving that it is not liable for the totality of its victims’ claims. The company is disputing the claimants’ $1.3 billion in damages, asserting that it will owe only $125 million in payments. Garlock is a maker of asbestos gaskets; asbestos is proven to cause lung…