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Fourth of July Holiday Increases Risk of Virginia Beach Car Accidents

Independence Day is just days away and Virginia Beach officials say they are expecting larger than normal crowds at the city’s Fourth of July celebrations, thanks to the predicted good weather and recently lifted pandemic restrictions. Officials are urging the public to plan for heavy…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 29 Jun 2021

Fourth of July Holiday Increases Risk of Virginia Beach Car Accidents

Peloton’s Treadmills Are Recalled After an Infant Death and 70 Injuries

Acclaimed as the biggest interactive fitness platform, Peloton, a well-known name in stationary bikes, introduced its treadmills around three years ago. Having sold nearly 125,000 of these exercise machines, the company recently released new features like letting users access scenic routes through t

By Randy Appleton

/ 29 Jun 2021

Peloton’s Treadmills Are Recalled After an Infant Death and 70 Injuries

Preventing Truck Driver Fatigue

Commercial truck accidents are often the most devastating that occur. These vehicles are massive in both size and weight, making many accidents with passenger vehicles catastrophic. While there are many different reasons why truck accidents occur, one of the most common is truck driver fatigue.…

By Eric Washburn

/ 6 May 2021

Step in a Virginia Personal Injury Case

In Virginia – just as in every other state in the country – any victim who is injured in an accident or incident that is a result of another party’s negligence or recklessness is allowed to pursue a legal claim against that party to recover…

By Eric Washburn

/ 27 Apr 2021

The Dangers of Internal Injuries in Virginia Beach Car Accidents

When a person is involved in a car accident, the hours following that crash can be stressful and confusing as they try to determine if they have suffered any injuries in the accident. Unfortunately, there are many types of injuries that car accident victims sustain…

By Eric Washburn

/ 20 Apr 2021

The Dangers of Internal Injuries in Virginia Beach Car Accidents

Dangers of Towing Trailers and Car Accident Risks

Although many people are getting their COVID vaccines and numbers are slowly beginning to come down, the medical community is still advising people to be cautious as states begin to lift their restrictions. As people begin planning their summer vacations around these recommendations, many are…

By Eric Washburn

/ 16 Apr 2021

Dangers of Towing Trailers and Car Accident Risks

Can You Collect Damages for PTSD Caused by an Accident?

When a victim is involved in an accident and they suffer physical injuries, those injuries are usually evident. Broken bones, bruises, contusions, etc., all leave their mark, whether for a short while or permanently. However, what many people do not realize is that accident victims…

By Eric Washburn

/ 9 Apr 2021

Can You Collect Damages for PTSD Caused by an Accident?

Getting Ready for Summer Travel and Avoiding Car Accidents

With spring in full bloom here in Virginia, it is just a matter of time before summer arrives. This means day trips and vacations. According to national statistics, it is estimated that 75 percent of Americans take to the roads during the summer month, the…

By Randy Appleton

/ 6 Apr 2021

Getting Ready for Summer Travel and Avoiding Car Accidents

75,000 Complaints Filed with EPA About Seresto Flea Collars

When consumers purchase products, they expect that the product has gone through extensive safety testing and a rigorous approval process before it is introduced to the public. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and dangerous products often find their way into consumers’ homes, resulting…

By Eric Washburn

/ 26 Mar 2021

75,000 Complaints Filed with EPA About Seresto Flea Collars

Despite Pandemic, Rate of Fatal Car Crashes Rose in 2020

Americans spent the majority of 2020 at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people worked from home, most schools – including colleges and universities – had online and virtual classrooms, and most businesses were closed. Even the businesses that were opened had limited capacity.…

By Eric Washburn

/ 9 Mar 2021

Despite Pandemic, Rate of Fatal Car Crashes Rose in 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic Effects on Accidents and Injuries

Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly created a lot of changes in our lives. Surprisingly, one of those changes is the slight reduction in car accidents and work injuries, due to stay-at-home orders, forcing many people to work from home. Even as…

By Randy Appleton

/ 2 Mar 2021

COVID-19 Pandemic Effects on Accidents and Injuries

Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Marijuana

Virginia has just voted to become the 16th state in the country to legalize marijuana for adults. On Saturday, February 27th, the Virginia House passed the measure in a 48-43 vote, and the Senate approved it in a 20-19 vote. Under the new law, marijuana…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 1 Mar 2021

Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Marijuana