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Head-On Collision By Big Rig Kills Two

It’s terrifying to think that you could be obeying the speed limit, driving defensively, and still be the victim of a deadly accident.  Virginia State Police continue to investigate a deadly wreck near Roanoke.  The crash occurred near exit 137 on Interstate 81 North Monday night. Police say a northbound tractor trailer smashed through a…

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Mistakes During Post-Operative Care Leave Florida Woman With Permanent Brain Damage

A Florida (FL) woman and her family received a bittersweet gift of justice just before Christmas 2010 when a jury awarded them $25 million for lasting brain injuries and mental and physical disabilities following a surgery at the teaching hospital of the University of Florida in 2006. Evidence presented in the civil lawsuit showed that…

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