One of the most terrifying types of injuries a victim can receive from an accident is burn injuries. Burn injuries often leave people with permanent scarring and disfigurement. On top of that, the risk of infections from burns is extremely high and can cause even more serious medical issues for burn injury victims. Burn Injuries…
The captain who was in charge of the Jamestown-Scotland ferry that pulled away from a pier as a car was boarding has been terminated from his position with the Virginia Department of Transportation. He had been on suspension since the incident occurred last week when a 19-year-old Courtland woman had to swim to safety after…
The birth control method of “transcervical sterilization,” marketed as Essure, may be causing serious, painful and dangerous side effects in the women who use it, according to some health officials. Essure, which has been on the market since 2002, is an internal form of birth control. The device is a pair of small lengths of coil…
Summer has officially arrived, bringing with it family outings and vacations. Many families in Virginia and around the country enjoy spending time at water parks. These venues offer not only a fun way for the whole family to enjoy the day together, but also a great way to cool down from the summer heat. But…
As parents, we assume that the products we purchase for our children must be safe – or else they would not be allowed on the market. But each year, millions of high chairs, as well as booster seats, are recalled because of the injuries that young children sustain from them. So, how safe is that…