One of the most horrific injuries an accident victim can suffer is a degloving injury. A degloving injury is when the skin is completely pulled off the hand and arm, with only the muscles, tissues, and bones left. These injuries are excruciating and debilitating. The medical treatments are extensive, often requiring multiple surgeries, and are…
When people talk about “dangerous drugs,” it can be a shock to learn that they are not always talking about illegal narcotics, but possibly something that came from their local pharmacy that resulted in severe injuries or even sudden death. Unfortunately, every year, numerous people endure life-changing medical conditions arising from defective or dangerous drugs…
A young boy was left with critical injuries after he was hit by a car on Friday, July 12th, in Virginia Beach. According to official reports, the incident occurred at about 4:35 p.m., when local officers were called to the scene of a pedestrian accident in North Witchduck and Virginia Beach Boulevard. Upon their arrival,…
On Tuesday, July 9th, members of the Suffolk Fire & Rescue squad were dispatched to the 5800th block of Whaleyville Boulevard following reports of a two-vehicle rollover accident shortly after 4:00 p.m. Upon their arrival, crews discovered that an SUV had overturned on impact with a pick-up truck towing a full-sized trailer. Responders managed to…
Sharing our roads with pedestrians is not new; more and more people are choosing walking and other modes of transportation over the cost and environmental impact of driving. In large urban areas, pedestrians are a mainstay. Unfortunately, pedestrian accident numbers continue to climb. According to statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), more…