A perforated bowel is essentially a hole, or opening, in the wall of the stomach, small intestine, and/or large intestine. When surgery is performed, the surgeon can inadvertently cut the lining the bowel which leads to the perforation. This type of surgical error can lead to some pretty horrific side effects. The reason you want…
The agency that operates the DC Metro system late last week announced two belated safety upgrades for its aging fleet of rail cars. While the hundreds of thousands of Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland residents who ride Metro every day no doubt welcome the moves from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, they —…
Under West Virginia (WV) law, windshields and the side and rear windows of a car must be clear of obstructions. Snow qualifies as an obstruction. If you decide to hit the road with a snow-covered car, you could face a fine of $100 with repeat offenders facing fines up to $500, according to wsaz.com. Some…
Santa Matia Beatriz of Centreville, Virginia (VA) was involved in a horrific accident on Interstate 59 (I-59) in Alabama (AL). She was a passenger in a Toyota Rav 4 when the SUV flipped over on the highway. Just as Ms. Beatriz made her way out of the wreckage, she was hit by a tractor trailer….
Five teenage girls have died this week after being struck by trains while walking on railroad tracks. How preventable these terrible accidents were is an open question, and one rail operators and state and federal regulators must consider. On Feb. 20, 2010, three girls in Melbourne, Florida (FL), lost their lives when they failed to…