At least four people suffered serious injuries after a commercial bus overturned on Interstate 95 (I-95) in Stafford County, Virginia (VA). The bus reportedly overturned on its side in the southbound lanes between Stafford and Fredericksburg. There were 54 passengers on the bus when the…
Regulators and train operators have been discussing the idea of adding inside-facing cameras inside the cabs of trains for years now. Though some believe the cameras could help with safety, others point out the enormous invasion of privacy that the inward-facing cameras pose to railroad…
Laparoscopic surgery is a relatively new surgical tool with the first laparoscopic hysterectomy performed in 1988. When a doctor opts for laparoscopic surgery, he uses a laparoscope. The benefits of using a laparoscopic device is that a doctor only has to make a small incision…
Professional truck drivers are used to being targeted by federal regulations that govern the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles. Trucking safety groups continue to join with the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA), and regulations continue to come out to ensure that these drivers a
A passenger in a Disabled American Veterans Van died on NC 43 near Falkland. The passenger was killed after a car made an illegal pass that triggered a four-vehicle crash. The van was from the Twin Counties 55 DAV Chapter in Rocky Mount, North Carolina…
Everyone knows the old joke, “Why did the chicken cross the road?” The answer is simply, “To get to the other side.” What if the joke was phrased, “Why do people drive a car?” You would think the punch line would be, “To get to…
Recently there has been a lot of media coverage on railroads hauling crude oil and the safety hazards it presents to every town along the railroad route. One incident involved a BSNF mile-long train carrying crude oil that exploded in Casselton, North Dakota near the…
The issue of marijuana legalization has long involved a contentious debate between two opposing groups, with each frequently marshaling research to bolster its position. In only the last few weeks, there have been several conflicting studies that have received attention, further confusing the questi
Traumatic Brain Injury has been in the news a lot recently. First, with the thousands of lawsuits filed against the NFL by injured players and now with ongoing lawsuits against the NCAA. Athletes across a range of contact sports, including football, hockey and soccer, have…
As you’re traveling to the Outer Banks or Rocky Mount, you’ll likely encounter at least one motorcycle on the road. Keep this in mind as you share the road with a motorcyclist, or you plan to take a ride on a motorcycle in the near…
In a surprising and potentially revolutionary announcement, the Department of Transportation has revealed that it will begin work on rules that will eventually require car companies to create systems that allow vehicles to talk to one another. The ultimate goal is that the technology will…
If you’re thinking of filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, you may need an affidavit of merit. Half of the states in the US now have laws requiring plaintiffs file an affidavit with their lawsuit, including Virginia. An affidavit of merit is a signed document, reviewed by a…