You enjoy your job in Virginia, but could your position trigger workplace injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome? You may not immediately notice a condition like CTS, or you may not connect it to your job duties. To help you determine whether you have a workers'...
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What are the latest trends in smartphone use while driving
Using your phone while you are driving through southwest Virginia divides your attention from the road and puts you, your passengers and other drivers at significantly higher risk of an automobile accident and serious injury. Over the years, portable phones have...
How to safely drive near school buses
School is well under way in Virginia which means school buses are out in numbers. With all the starts and stops a bus makes, it may be tempting to go around them. However, there is a safe way to drive near school buses that keep kids safe and avoid unnecessary tickets...
How dangerous are slips and falls?
If you are like most people in Virginia, you give little if any thought to the risks you face of sustaining a fall as you go about your daily activities. But whether from an uneven sidewalk, a wet grocery store floor, a parking lot car curb or numerous other hidden...
How to be safe when pulled over on the roadside
When a Virginia driver’s car breaks down, it may be necessary to pull off to the side of the road and conduct necessary repairs. This could be anything from changing a flat tire to checking the engine for any mechanical failures. This circumstance seems to be...
Dealing with the consequences of a slip-and-fall accident
There are many ways in which people are injured due to the negligence of others, from reckless driving to defective products. However, slip-and-fall accidents are especially problematic. These slip incidents can take place in all sorts of locations. Whether someone...
What do I need to know about school zone speeding tickets?
You may have a school zone near you that you must pass on your way to work or some other engagement. While you are always a safe driver, one morning you are pulled over by a Virginia police officer and given a ticket for speeding in a school zone. You may ask, what...
Risk factors associated with driving in the fog
Weather can lead to a crash in many ways, from slippery road conditions due to ice, snow or rain to heavy winds that leave debris scattered across the road. Fog is another weather-related hazard that has to be taken into consideration, and some parts of the country...
These proactive measures can help limit premises liability claims
As an experienced business owner, you are aware that your competitors aren’t the only threats to your business’s stability and longevity. Customers who file premises liability lawsuits for slip-and-fall accidents can hurt your finances and take your focus away from...