There have been four accidental overdose deaths linked to Fentanyl, also known as the Duragesic pain patch, in Hampton Roads in 2009 and 37 deaths in Virginia (VA) overall, according to The…
Red light cameras were introduced to the American public as a mechanism to reduce the number of major car wrecks and deahts on our busy roads. But despite the noble intent, numerous states have…
Many people think a rear end car accident, also referred to a “fender bender,” isn’t that serious. They say, “Sure, you might have a damaged fender and maybe a sore neck,…
For those unfamiliar with boating, the variety of boat types available is surprisingly expansive. Although we can all differentiate a sailboat from a motorboat, not all of us can distinguish a…
Personal watercraft, or PWCs, such as Jet Skis and Sea-Doos, are a popular type of recreational boat because of their size, speed, maneuverability, and cost. Because of these desirable attributes,…
North Carolina (NC) made a top-10 list, but it’s not exactly the type of top-10 list the Tar Heel state would like to be on. The state is ranked sixth in the nation for total accidents…
As the oil leak off the Gulf of Mexico grows worse, public concern over the effects this disaster could have on the fishing and crabbing industry in Alabama and other parts of the country grew as…
In the article, Advances Made in Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) indicates that more than 11,000 people sustain spinal…
A team of 126 oil rig workers on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico were going about their day when a massive explosion occurred sinking the rig. As of this writing, 11 crewmembers are…
No one wants to drive next to an eighteen-wheeler on the highway. The scariest thing of all is riding between two tractor-trailer trucks in a typical eleven foot wide lane like Interstate 64 (I-64)…
A lot of people are afraid to fly. There’s something about the idea of hurtling through the air that just doesn’t sit well with them. Maybe it’s the height. Maybe it’s the…
A Norfolk school teacher was hit and killed by a car while crossing Shore Drive recently. Back in October of 2009, a 21-year-old man was also hit and killed by a car as he tried to cross Shore…