Virginia families who lost loved ones due to medical malpractice and negligence gathered together to profess their desire to see a preservation and expansion of patient’s rights in the new healthcare reform bill, according to Fox Business.com. Patient’s rights have been under attack disguised as a call for major “tort reform.” This is such a…
My colleague Rick Shapiro took the opportunity in his latest post to the Virginia Beach Injuryboard to recognize the efforts of local prosecutor Charisse Black. As a member of the Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney office, Black has aggressively and successfully prosecuted individuals charged with driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Her hard…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing new guidelines for de-icing airplanes which weigh less than 60,000 pounds. The new rules would require planes to initiate de-icing the moment they encounter conditions “conducive to ice buildup,” according to Bloomberg.com. The current guidelines state pilots should start de-icing when buildup is between a quarter- and half-inch…
The hybrid vehicle is one of the biggest automotive advancements in recent history. Its also exposed firefighters and rescue workers to new injury risks. How? Well, the high voltage battery which powers hybrid vehicles can become compromised in a serious car accident and creates a risk of electrocution and other injuries for the driver, and…
Rail companies like Norfolk Southern, CSX, and others are showing their true colors in the implementation of new safety rules by the Federal Railroad Administration. These rail companies are complaining the costs of adding innovative safety equipment are just too high and warned the White House it could result in “cuts to service,” according to…