As teens are out of school for the summer, it may be a good time to talk to them about the dangers of underage drinking. Sadly, National Public Radio reported last year that many underage teens are drinking at parties. An estimated 1,100 teens were polled recently by the Prevention Research Center, according to NPR,...
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How Can I Boat Safely this Fourth of July?
Did you know that the Fourth of July is one of the busiest times of year for boating? As the holiday falls on a Saturday this year, depending on the weather, we expect many people to be enjoying activities along the coast and nearby lakes.
Read MoreFourth of July Firework Safety Tips
Do you plan to celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend with a firework display? If you do, make sure you are careful, as the incorrect handling of these items can lead to serious injuries and house fires. We represent injury victims in Virginia —each jurisdiction has its own laws about fireworks. Make sure that...
Read MoreAlexandria Motorcycle Accident Injures Six
Catastrophic Motorcycle Accident Injures Six in Alexandria, VA A frightening motorcycle accident occurred recently in Alexandria when a bike crashed through the window of a church daycare, injuring five children and the motorcyclist. According to Patch.com, the accident occurred on June 16 at the Church of Saint Clement on North Quaker Lane. A car was reportedly...
Read MoreHaving a BBQ? Tips for Safe Grilling
In Wednesday’s blog, we discussed pool safety over the summer months—with this in mind, we would like to continue the trend of summer tips, this time focusing on grilling. Did you know that three out of every five households in America has a gas grill for cooking? Although BBQs can be a great way for...
Read MoreHow Can I Make My Swimming Pool Safer?
Do you own a pool? Do you plan to host people for events or parties this summer? You will want to make sure that you have safety measures in place to prevent an accident from occurring on your premises. Sadly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from 2005-2009, there was an...
Read MoreTracy Morgan Gives First Interview About Deadly Truck Accident
One year ago, Tracy Morgan and five other passengers were heading back from a stand-up comedy gig in New York when their limo-bus was impacted by a Wal-Mart semi-truck traveling down the New Jersey Turnpike. The crash killed Morgan’s long-time friend and fellow comedy writer James McNair and left Morgan with severe injuries and...
Read MoreNTSB: Engineer Was Not Using Phone During Amtrak Accident
Updating an ongoing story that we have been following, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, the engineer involved in last month’s Amtrak derailment was not using his cell phone at the time of the accident. Update: Engineer Not Using Phone CBS News reported that the engineer was not “using his cell phone to talk, text...
Read MoreHas Depakote Been Linked to Birth Defects?
Recently, a St. Louis jury awarded a girl’s family $15 million after it claimed that she suffered from birth defects because her mother was prescribed the anti-seizure drug Depakote during her pregnancy. According to the Associated Press, the verdict was announced last month. The lawsuit claimed that the 12-year-old girl now suffers from numerous injuries,...
Read MoreMedical Malpractice: What is a ‘Never Event’?
Did you know that about 4,000 people are killed each year in never events involving botched surgeries called a "never event"? Additionally, countless other Americans are injured in never events, which occur when items are left in patients, arteries are severed or the wrong organs or limbs are worked on by a doctor. This form...
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