Insufficient staff levels and inadequate training of staff in nursing homes are major contributing factors to many cases of nursing home abuse and neglect. Legislators in Virginia as well as in the federal government recognize this problem and are taking steps to act...
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How to avoid getting tired on the road
We’ve all had to drive on long trips or hit the road after a long night with little sleep. While this can make driving seem like a chore, it can also make it dangerous. Your drowsiness can increase your reaction time, decrease your awareness, and make it difficult for...
Virginia crash data shows a rise in car accidents
If you call the commonwealth home, you know that vehicles are a necessity for getting around. Wherever you live in Virginia, we all have to drive to get from point A to point B. But, how safe are our roads in Virginia, and what does crash data reveal about Virginia...
Holding a negligent truck driver accountable following a crash
Each day, countless vehicles travel on the roadways across Virginia. Some of these vehicles are large trucks, such as semi-trucks and tractor-trailer trucks, transporting goods intrastate and interstate. These massive vehicles can carry large loads, and when involved...
Signs of nursing home abuse to watch out for
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is often one of the hardest decisions you will ever make. You are trusting strangers to take care of them and make sure their needs are met. This can be difficult to do when you hear stories of nursing home abuse, and sometimes...
Truck drivers test positive for drug use
People who take to the Virginia roads might be alarmed at the number of trucks they see. These large, fast-moving vehicles are undoubtedly intimidating. When there is a collision between a passenger vehicle and a truck, the sheer size makes it an unfair fight. This...
Four common causes of truck accidents
Truck accidents are a regular occurrence in Virginia that snarl traffic and cause serious injuries and fatalities. The following are four common causes of truck crashes. Safety defects Safety defects are a major cause of truck crashes. Truckers and their employers are...
Scary statistics about speeding in Virginia
Anyone who drives on Virginia’s busy roads and highways can see that many drivers appear to be in a rush to get where they are going. Speeding, distracted driving and driving while intoxicated are just a few factors that contribute to car accidents in Virginia, but...
Many types of traumas occur in car accidents
As our Virginia readers know, we discuss car accidents frequently on this blog. One of the traumas that is not spoken of frequently is the emotional trauma that often follows car crashes, which is the focus of this blog post. The initial emotional impact Every car...
Bed bugs may be unwanted hotel guests
Bed bugs are small and reddish-brown insects that feed on human and animal blood, usually when they sleep. According to some studies, bed bugs are not transmitters of disease. But beg bugs cause harm and may constitute grounds a for a personal injury action. Welts...