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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nursing homes can offer a safe and even enjoyable environment for those who are unable to live on their own. Although many nursing homes meet and even exceed the needs of their residents, there are some that fail.

Dog bite victims in Virginia may be able to seek compensation after being attacked by someone else’s pet. Millions of dogs are owned in households in Virginia and across the United States.

If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, it’s vital that you act quickly. Here’s what you need to know.

Women in Virginia who suffer unwanted medical interventions during birth may have cause for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. While the term “obstetric violence” may be relatively new in Virginia and across this country, the behaviors behind it have been in practice for decades.