When we get sick or hurt, we go to the doctor or hospital for treatment. We trust that the medical professionals we see will do all they can to treat the medical condition we have. This includes following all protocols to ensure that no mistakes are made in our treatments. When there are mistakes made…
According to national statistics, there are more than 4 million people who are bitten by a dog each year. Almost one million of those victims need to seek medical treatment because of the severity of the bite they receive. Approximately 20 percent of dog bite victims develop some type of infection from the bite, and…
Every teenager looks forward to the day they can have the independence of driving. Teenagers as young as 15 can begin learning how to drive as long as they pass the test for their learner’s permit. Once the learning requirements are met, and the child reaches 16 years old, they can test for an initial…
It is against the law in Virginia to drag race on public streets. This type of reckless driving can result in serious penalties for the driver who engages in this illegal activity. But it also puts all those commuters who are sharing the road with that driver at risk of serious injury and even death…
Despite the known dangers, texting and driving is still one of the most common causes of car accidents. Any activity other than focusing on the road can be a distraction, but when a driver texts while driving, their focus is off the road for much longer than they realize. Texting and driving is quickly becoming…