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…
Not too long ago, Toyota Motor Corp. issued the largest recall in company history – for 3.8 million vehicles – with the focus placed on floor mats in various Toyota and Lexus models. It turns out this recall may just be the tip of the iceberg for a major faulty accelerator issue within numerous Toyota…
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…
The unfortunate accidental death of Virginia Beach grandmother Scarlet A. Harvell has raised important questions about the safety mechanisms automakers build into vehicles.
People who can’t stop themselves from using their cell phone while driving have a new option – gadgets that disable cell phones while the owner is behind the wheel. The devices are becoming more commonplace as cell phone and auto manufacturers are working harder to portray hands-free cell phone use as a safe alternative, The…