How Long Does it Take to Recover From Serious Injury?
After a car accident, many people are left with serious injuries that never truly heal. Brain injuries, n particular, often prove debilitating for a lifetime.
Choking Hazards Prompt Recall of Baby Rattles
We all want the best, safest toys for our children. Toys Distribution Inc. is cooperating with and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in a recall of baby rattles that can seriously injury or kill very young children. To learn more about the brand and models recalled, visit “Baby Rattles Recalled for Choking Hazards.” CID
NC College Student Killed in Bicycle Accident
A Lees-McRae College freshman was killed after being hit by a pickup truck in Avery County, North Carolina (NC). The 19-year-old was training for her school’s cycling team, riding on U.S. 221 near Ginger Lane in Altamont. A Ford Ranger crossed the center line and hit her bicycle. The driver has been charged with misdemeanor…
Passengers Injured in Harrisonburg Accident
A vehicle was speeding along Devon Lane in Harrisonburg, Virginia (VA) when the driver lost control, hit a transformer box and then hit a tree. The driver did not suffer any injuries, but one male passenger and two female passengers did suffer injuries. Harrisonburg police suspect alcohol may have been a factor in the car…
Virginia Workplace Injuries Increased During 2010
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry has reported that the rate of workplace injuries in Virginia rose in 2010 to 3.3 nonfatal injuries and illnesses for every 100 full-time public and private workers. The on-the job injury rte in the commonwealth for 2009 was 3.1. More positively, workplace fatalities dropped 13 percent from the…