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Testing of a controversial guardrail component that is being removed from Virginia roads as a safety hazard has concluded in the guardrail’s failure and further evidence that the guardrail could cause “devastating...

The earlier school starts, the higher the risk of teen car accidents, indicates a recently published study comparing teen crash rates in two Virginia counties. Using data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, the...

As February arrives, it may be tough for many of us to think about the fact that we still have plenty of winter weather still left to endure. Unfortunately, the conditions we may be facing in the weeks ahead can easily lead...

Construction firms plan to hire more workers as business booms in 2015 – especially in Virginia – according to the recently released results of a trade group survey. Hopefully, these companies will not put their profits...

Having to deal with the wrongful death of a loved one is very stressful and emotionally devastating. When you do not know what to do or how to handle your loved one’s affairs, even the most basic tasks can be daunting....

After more than 30 states have banned the use of guardrails supplied by Trinity Industries, the New York Times reports that Virginia plans to become the first state to order removal of the controversial guardrail system....

A study recently reported to the New England Journal of Medicine could be useful in coming up with age-specific strategies to prevent traumatic brain injury (TBI) among children. Researchers from the Pediatric Emergency...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, and still, you have not bought any holiday gifts yet for your children. Don’t worry: You still have plenty of time to find the right toy. However, even though you may be pressed...

The last few months of the year are among the most popular times for road trips in Virginia, with travel for holiday visits, skiing, hunting and winter vacations. Unfortunately, winter weather increases the risk of car...

Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year in Virginia and across the country, which increases the risk of being involved in a serious or deadly car accident. In fact, this time of year is often...