The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, was passed to help injured seamen and their families. The Act also serves to protect U.S. interests within its own waters…
With the increase of older novice motorcycle enthusiasts on the roads and highways, it’s critical that new cycle riders understand the top five critical safety tips to avoid injury or death…
Thousands of trucks on a weekly basis call at a large port facility in Portsmouth, VA. The Portsmouth International Marine Terminal (PMT) is a large intermodal facility, which handles a tremendous…
In March 2010, President Obama unveiled plans to open parts of the U.S. Atlantic coast for limited expansion of offshore oil and gas drilling, including areas off of the Virginia (VA)coastline….
A recent Virginian-Pilot article reports a high-speed chase between police officers and teenagers driving a stolen car. The chase began in Newport News, Virginia (VA) and ended in Chesapeake,…
On a per mile basis, pedestrians walking is more dangerous than driving, flying, or riding a bus or train. Do Virginia (VA) or Carolina pedestrians always have the right-of-way over car or truck…
For years, emergency response calls in Chesapeake, Virginia (VA) were given the same treatment by ambulances and the fire department, regardless of the type of emergency. A small cut on a…
Railroads owe an obligation to their employees to maintain certain standards of safety. Railroad companies must take into account the safety issues that can arise due to weather. While Amtrak and…
If you have ever followed a tractor trailer, you should have noticed a bar hanging below the cargo hold. This bar, also known as a rear impact guard, is a requirement to protect drivers and…
Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer that attacks the protective lining of the body’s vital organs. In most cases, malignant cells form in the outer lining of the lungs and the inner chest wall,…
Update: Unfortunately, the four missing mine workers were found and did not survive this terrible industrial mining accident. Here are two videos detailing the…
It seems only a matter of time until high-speed passenger rail service begins between Norfolk and Richmond, according to a report in the Sunday, March 21 Virginian-Pilot. Initial funding exists,…
