Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Leading Cause of Unintentional Deaths in US says CDC
by admin on 16/08/11 at 9:33 am
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) research has revealed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the leading cause of unintentional deaths in the United States between 2000 and 2009.
Full StoryWorker Killed in Accident at Chesapeake Golf Course
Michael Costa of Camden, N.C., was identified as the man killed in the fatal accident at the Cahoon Plantation Golf Course in Chesapeake. Authorities say he was crushed by a lawn sprayer.
Full StoryNorfolk Light Rail Could Contribute to Accidents and Injuries
Combine light rail trains, cars, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestrians and it may be inevitable that a collision or an injury occurs. With any new light rail system, it is expected that accidents and injuries occur more frequently in the beginning as everyone begins to adjust.
Full StorySUV Hits Motorcycle in Chesapeake Accident, Motorcyclist loses leg
A serious accident occurred between a SUV and a motorcyclist this morning in Chesapeake. The accident resulted in serious injuries to the motorcyclist, including the loss of his leg.
Full StoryChesapeake man killed after faulty fuel line causes SUV fire; woman & child injured
James Anthony Weschler was killed Sunday when his 2011 Chevrolet Traverse caught fire. Police are saying that a faulty fuel line sparked the fire. Michelle Weschler and a 4 year old child were taken to the hospital with injuries.
Full StoryNursing Home Abuse & Personal Injury
Nursing home injuries, and even deaths, are all too common when: a facility is under staffed, its staff members are poorly trained, or when individual staff members just doesn’t care.
Full StoryQ: In Virginia, Can I have a claim if I am partly at fault in a car accident?
Q: In Virginia, Can I have a claim if I am partly at fault in a car accident? Comparative Negligence vs Contributory Negligence …
Full StoryHRT Opens Light Rail in August ; Latest Delay due to safety concerns
After a year and a half of delays and $338 million dollars, HRT has finally announced an opening date for the Tide light rail system. The latest delay in opening the system was because of issues with safety equipment.
Full Story$54.5 Million Chinese drywall settlement in Florida
A Chinese drywall class-action lawsuit was settled for $54.5 million, which will cover the remediation of 2,000 to 3,000 homes in Florida.
Full StoryQ: What type of compensation can be claimed in a Virginia Wrongful Death case?
If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to damages for certain circumstances under Virginia law…
Full StoryLatest CPSC Recalls 5/31
CPSC Recalls: HP Batteries due to fire hazard, Lan Enterprises strollers due to strangulation hazard, Bell Sports bicycle helmets due to head injury hazard, Horizon Hobby model helicopters due to laceration hazard
Full Story4 Killed and Many Others Injured in I-95 Tour Bus Accident
Four people are dead and more than 50 others are in the hospital after a tour bus flipped on I-95, about 30 miles north of Richmond, Virginia in Caroline County. The accident happened around 5 a.m. this morning. Driver fatigue is said to be the cause of the accidents.
Full StoryQ: What is the time limitation for filing a Virginia medical malpractice claim?
The time limit allowed in Virginia for filing a medical malpractice claim, or statute of limitations, is generally 2 years from the date the injury occurred.
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