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Why Virginia nursing home abuse and neglect cases often remain hiddenMany experts believe that nursing home abuse and neglect cases are underreported, meaning that thousands of crimes against elders take place without justice being served.
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Drowsy Driving: a major contributor to serious auto accidents?Driver fatigue may be a contributing factor in tens of thousands of auto accident injuries and perhaps thousands of deaths every year across the U.S., yet it is an issue that receives little attention from lawmakers and the public. A recent fatal car crash in Culpeper may have been due to driver fatigue, which begs the questions: how big is the problem of drowsy driving, and why is it so difficult to come up with accurate statistics? If the real number of accidents that can be attributed to driver fatigue could be determined, the issue might get the attention it deserves.
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Is your Virginia employer committing workers’ comp fraud?There are many forms of workers’ comp fraud in Virginia, but none more disturbing than some of the tricks played by employers to avoid paying fair insurance premiums or benefits to injured employees. Employers have been caught misclassifying workers, underreporting payroll, downplaying worker injuries, and colluding with doctors to downplay the severity of worker injuries.
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Nursing Home Fraud Scams & SchemesFraudsters and scammers who prey on the elderly are a serious problem, especially for nursing home residents. This article contains a list of common frauds and scams that are perpetrated on elderly residents and seniors.
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Injured on the job? See YOUR OWN doctorIf you’ve been injured on-the-job, it is important that you understand your rights so that you receive fair workers’ compensation. One trick that employers and their insurance companies use is to tell injured workers that they must visit the company doctor after a workplace accident. Don’t fall for this one! Make sure that you see a doctor of YOUR choosing, and talk to a workers’ comp attorney if you have any questions or concerns.
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How nursing home staff shortages can lead to abuse and neglectDuring tough economic times, nursing homes try to cut costs just like other businesses. One way for these facilities to save money is to reduce staff hours.
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How Negligent Drivers Contribute to Serious Winter Car AccidentsHave you or someone you love been injured in a serious Virginia auto accident this winter? Do you suspect that the other driver was at fault? There are a number of ways that the behavior of negligent drivers can contribute to car crashes. This article describes several of them.
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Why employers need to worry about workplace vehicle safetyWhen a worker is injured in an on-the-job motor vehicle accident in Virginia, employers stand to lose tens of thousands of dollars in expenses for medical care, legal costs, property damage and lost productivity. Given the high stakes involved in workplace vehicle crashes, employers can – and should – do more to protect their workers’ safety.
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The Danger of Nursing Home Falls in VirginiaNursing home falls claim the lives of about 1,800 people every year and injure thousands more. Some researchers even believe that 75 percent of nursing home residents fall every year, some more than once.
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Four vehicle maintenance issues that can lead to serious auto accidentsCould your attempts to save money lead to a serious auto accident? If you are struggling to make ends meet in these difficult economic times, make sure that you don’t skimp on important vehicle maintenance. This article lists four important maintenance issues that should never be put off, because they could cause a serious traffic crash if ignored.
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Virginia Supreme Court: Anonymous tip not enough to pull over a drunk driverIf you witness a driver who appears to be driving while intoxicated, it seems reasonable to expect that you can call the police and have them do something about it before the driver causes a serious accident. However, a recent Virginia Supreme Court ruling means this may not happen. A driver who was found to be driving while intoxicated because police stopped him based on an anonymous tip has had his conviction overturned, which could make it difficult for police to keep Virginia’s roads safe from drunk drivers.
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Drivers support device to prevent drinking and drivingWithout question, drinking and driving is a serious problem in Virginia and across the United States. One proposed solution is to install alcohol detection devices in all vehicles, to prevent driver with a BAC over the legal limit from driving. According to a recent IIHS survey the idea has a surprising number of support from the general public.
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