Malpractice Alert – Misdiagnoses are a Major Problem
The journal, BMJ Quality & Safety, revealed that fatal medical misdiagnoses occur just as frequently as deaths caused by breast cancer (40,500 deaths).
West Virginia Accident Injures Three, Results in Charges
What Happened; According to herald-mail.com, a single-car accident in Martinsburg sent two passengers and the (at-fault) driver to the hospital; the driver was also charged with multiple offenses, such as reckless driving and driving on a revoked license. Police reportedly stopped the driver for erratic driving on a nearby highway, at which point the driver sped…
Three Dead After Single-Car Crash in Powhatan.
What Happened: According to timesdispatch.com, a 2002 Lexus drove off of Route 60 and ran into a tree. Virginia State Police reported that three passengers were killed in the accident; the driver incurred life-threatening injuries and was flown to a nearby hospital for treatment. One of the deceased passengers was reportedly not wearing a seat belt. According…
Five Ways Marijuana Use Can Affect Virginia Truck Drivers
When it comes to intoxicated driving and driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol usually takes center stage. Yet a significant number of traffic accidents and commercial truck accidents involve drivers that are under the influence of marijuana. What effect does cannabis have on your driving abilities, and how can it cause accidents? Let’s take…
Wrong-Way Driver Causes Crash On Route 150
What Happened: According to the Virginia State Police and as reported by WTVR.com, a motorist in Chesterfield County drove the wrong way down Route 150, also known as Chippenham Parkway, and caused a car accident. The at-fault driver was operating a Buick and crashed into a Nissan Altima; the driver of the Buick died, while her…