Driver Killed in Quantico Commercial Truck Accident
A trucker was killed in a one-vehicle accident near Quantico Marine Corps Base in Prince William County, Virginia. The truck may have been speeding.
Second Big Fine Handed Down By OSHA Against Union Pacific In Under A Month
OSHA recently ordered Union Pacific to reinstate and pay a wrongfully terminated worker $350,000 after the railroad company fired the distinguished employee for reporting a workplace injury. To learn more, read the full story here… “OSHA Issues Second Big Wrongful Termination Ruling Against Union Pacific In Less Than A Month“ CA
How to Share Virginia Roads with Trucks Carrying Oversized Loads
Although state and federal laws prevent extremely large or wide trucks from driving on our roads, special oversized-load permits allow some very long, tall, heavy, and wide vehicles to cross the country on our interstates and highways. While these oversized loads must follow specific routes and regulations, they can still present a safety concern to…
COPD Patients Prescribed Drugs that May be Dangerous
A new study has found that despite the dangerous side effects, many COPD patients are still being prescribed benzodiazepines for sleep and mood symptoms. But these drugs also have respiratory-related side effects. To learn more, read here. . . New Study Finds Many COPD Patients Are Being Prescribed Dangerous Drugs
Lexington Family Files $2.5 Million Wrongful Death Claim
What Happened The family of a woman who was struck and killed by a cargo van in Albemarle County, Virginia (VA) has filed a wrongful death claim against the driver for $2.5 million. The accident happened on November 13, 2012 when the woman crossed the street at the intersection of Putt Putt Place and East…