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Traffic fatalities are on the rise both in Virginia and across the country due to a number of factors. This year may prove to be the deadliest on both Virginia’s and the nation’s roads and highways since 2007, according to Newsplex.

A woman from West Virginia is suing Living Well Medical Center PLLC after receiving laser treatment and chemical peels on her neck. According to the victim, the cosmetologist and employee of the facility that provided the treatments was on the phone with an instructor during the procedure to verify the correct method.

After years of health care professionals blaming women for rising maternal mortality rates, new data shows that poor medical response or care is more of a problem. According to the CDC, more than half of maternal deaths are preventable.

Considered preventable, never events are medical mistakes that may occur due to numerous reasons and result in serious injury or death for patients. People in Virginia may seek medical treatment for a number of acute and chronic injuries and illnesses throughout their lives.

Parents should take the time to discuss the dangers of drunk driving with their teenagers. As any parent knows, there are countless concerns when your teenager and their friends get their driver’s licenses.

The Virginia legislature has passed a bill by a healthy majority in both houses that would toughen current texting-behind-the-wheel laws. The measure now sits on Republican Governor Bob McDonnell’s desk for his consideration.

There are three types of defects in product liability and these are design, manufacturing and labeling. Consumers in Virginia have a right to expect that the products they purchase are free of any kind of defect.

An employer must be able to prove the reasonableness of a non-competition agreement by meeting a specific test of validity in court if the employee challenges it. Noncompetition agreements are restrictions employers place on employees in their future vocational and commercial endeavors.

Are you looking for ways to prevent personal injury? If you enjoy driving yourself to work, school, or activities, it’s important to focus on being a safe driver.

Reports indicate that four motorcyclists were killed in Virginia over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to police reports, motorcyclists accounted for 50 percent of the traffic fatalities that took place in Virginia over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.