The Virginia chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), along with local police departments, are seeking to warn motorists and teenagers alike of the dangers of underage drinking, particularly during prom season, when many teens will be out at dances and parties during the night. According to fallschurch.patch.com, the Fairfax County Police Department, in partnership with…
Drinking and driving is a major cause of traffic accident injuries and deaths, but a new study out of Australia has found that drinking caffeinated beverages can greatly reduce the number of commercial truck accidents. Should all truckers be drinking coffee, soda, or energy drinks before hitting the road, or should the government take more…
Tort reform advocates support arbitrarily capping damages in medical malpractice lawsuits in a misguided effort to curb “frivolous” lawsuits. However, the tort reform platform is filled with gaps in logic and is based on an affront to the U.S. Constitution and our nation’s history. If you support a cap on damages, then you’re supporting the legislative…
A driver in Waynesboro was charged with DUI (driving under the influence) after she causes a series of wrecks involving four vehicles, according to nbc29.com. According to witnesses, the motorist was driving down East Main Street in Waynesboro when she struck a vehicle with two people inside, proceeded to run into a parked vehicle, and…
Last July, the Stryker hip replacement devices – the Rejuvenate and ABG II – were recalled after it was discovered that the hip stems were prone to fretting and corrosion at the modular neck junction. The devices that did fret and corrode led to people suffering various complications including local tissue reactions (i.e. pain and/or swelling), metallosis,…