$2.6M Awarded to Railroad Engineer Who Developed Lung Disease From Diesel Exhaust Exposure
The retired engineer had worked for Conrail for 23 years, primarily crewing switcher locomotives in rail yards around Detroit.
Every Motorcycle Crash Puts Riders at Risk for Traumatic Brain Injuries
During 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation determined that 71 percent of motorcycle riders across the country wore helmets while on their bikes. That same year, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles recorded 1,762 crashes involving motorcycles in which 88 riders died and 1,495 riders suffered injuries. Traumatic brain injuries remain among the most common…
Opioids Harmed People Even Though Dangers Were Known
Paying more than $650 million to settle state and federal charges for illegally marketing OxyContin and covering up fatal overdose risks did not stop the drug’s maker from aggressively pushing its dangerous product.
Overview of the Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Certain roads and intersections are usually more prone to accidents than others due to a variety of factors. Knowledge about these dangerous locations can help motorists drive with extra caution, and minimize the risk of accidents. To assist in this goal, the Highway Safety Office of Virginia DMV has provided an online interactive accident locations map for…
AAA Study Shows Vehicle Assistive Technologies May Contribute to Distracted Driving
In a Virginia personal injury case involving a car accident, while the focus must be on proving negligence of the at-fault driver, it is also essential to consider other factors such as the car safety systems that the driver may have been using. It may seem counter-intuitive at first, but an experienced Virginia personal injury…