A herniated disc can cause chronic, debilitating pain, along with other complications, such as reduced mobility and loss of bladder control and sexual function. While physical therapy and surgery can go a long way to treat herniated discs, and pain management can help alleviate symptoms, in some cases, a workplace…
The modern world has not seen a public health crisis like COVID-19. Business, commerce, travel, and nearly everything we’ve come to depend on in our daily lives ground to a halt to help stop the spread of a disease that kills without discrimination. While most of the public was told…
Summer is upon us, and for many of us, this is the season in which we look forward to vacationing. But as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the United States and around the world, is it a good idea to make travel plans? Because cases of COVID-19 are still…
While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all segments of the U.S. economy, among those struggling the most right now are so-called “essential workers.” This is particularly true of commercial truck drivers, who have to keep up their delivery schedules so grocery stores stay stocked, gas stations have fuel, pharmacies…
Texting while driving is perhaps the most dangerous form of distracted driving, and this year Virginia lawmakers have expanded hands-free driving prohibitions to combat this problem. Because new laws have been implemented in recent years, it is not uncommon for residents of and visitors to Virginia to be unaware of…
Speeding and distracted driving are the two most dangerous driving behaviors, according to a recent Esurance analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data. In a single recent year, speeding killed 9,717 people in the United States and was a factor in at least 25% of all traffic fatalities,…
Wherever there is road construction, drivers are at increased risk of being involved in an accident. Accidents commonly occur near construction zones for a multitude of reasons, including improper signage, confusing lane changes, or leftover construction debris. Interstate 264 in the Tidewater area has been under construction since November 2016….
The proper use of turn signals is not only a crucial part of safe driving – in Virginia, it’s required by law. Researchers estimated that a yearly average of almost 2 million accidents are caused by failure to properly use turn signals, according to a study conducted by the Society…
Virginia Beach is a major tourist destination and is recognized as one of the most beautiful beach communities in the United States. Tourist and resident traffic causes frequent congestion in Virginia Beach. Pedestrians regularly walk to and from beaches, bars, and restaurants. With so many drivers and pedestrians in close…
Like people, dogs are not immune to the effects of heat. As Psychology Today noted, a group of investigators from the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing collected data on 42,481 dog bites and found that the number of dog bites increased…
