In his latest post to the Norfolk Injuryboard, my colleague John C. happily reports that elected officials throughout Hampton Roads recently agreed to support a plan to bring high-speed passenger rail to Suffolk, Chesapeake and Norfolk. The proposed line would run from just south of Richmond along Rt. 460 and existing freight tracks operated by…
According to the CDC, Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, accounting for more than one in three deaths in this age group. In 2007, eleven teens ages 16 to 19 died every day from motor vehicle injuries. In 2007, more than 4,200 teens in the United States aged 15–19…
Ronald K. Sharpe Jr. used to teach physical education and health at Azalea Garden Middle School in Norfolk, Virginia (VA). That part of his life ended the night he crashed into the car Alexandria Calamia was driving Sharpe, drunk on beer and high on marijuana according to police evidence and his own guilty plea to…
A senior at West Oak High School was driving their 1995 Plymouth Neon early in the morning on Critter Road in South Carolina (SC).They tried to make a left turn on US Highway 11 when their life tragically ended. A 2004 Dodge Dakota pickup truck was traveling northbound and slammed into the Neon. The student died after being transported to the…
The Yaz birth control pill enjoyed major commercial success in part because of its claims to help with “moderate-to-severe acne.” A birth control pill which also helps clear your skin; sounds great, right? However, it was revealed Yaz does virtually nothing to help with acne. Unfortunately, some young women tried to combat their skin problems…