Police are still looking for a suspect who led a chase for authorities before hitting several vehicles and fleeing the scene, according to an October 5th report from WAVY News. The suspect was reported to have been driving a silver Honda when an officer tried to pull him over initially for license plates that appeared to …
The Register-Herald reported on October 2nd that Ashley C. Hopkins of Mercer County, aged 24, was arrested for charges of battery, destruction of property, assault, malicious wounding, and child neglect with risk of injury, when she allegedly used an ax handle to attack a man. Bernard Allen Thomas III called 911 dispatch and claimed that Hopkins threatened …
A study conducted by the University of Central Florida revealed using hand-free computers while behind the wheel is as distracting as texting by hand with a smartphone, Reuters said in a report on Thursday, September 25. The study involved 40 individuals who were required to use either Google Glass or a smartphone to text while …
At the first of next year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will implement more stringent rules regarding employers’ reporting of work-related injuries, illnesses, and death. Starting January 1, OSHA will require all employers to report any incident of work-related amputations, loss of eyesight, and in-patient hospitalizations within a day. The amended the rules …
Shipyard workers are responsible for many different job functions vital for maritime industry. Among these tasks are building vessels, performing significant or cosmetic ship repairs, performing machine maintenance and overhaul, and conducting inspections. These tasks require heavy manual labor, and shipyard workers often have to face many workplace hazards. Among the many dangers a shipyard …
Many people in Norfolk find themselves disagreeing with their car insurance companies because the companies will not honor their claim. This can happen for any number of reasons. The company might: have misrepresented coverage to you not uphold its promised coverage fail to investigate your claim award an insufficient amount of coverage have used deceptive …
If you have sustained an injury that you believe to be the direct result of another’s negligence or recklessness, it may be critical for you to retain the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer. An injury may not only result in physical recovery; it is common for a significant financial burden to also result. …
An owner of a pack of pit bulls might be charged after his pets wounded three people, including the owner himself, in the span of two days, 10 On Your Side reported. On Tuesday, August 19, a Norfolk man was near his house on Wedgefield Avenue when he saw a pack of seven pit bulls …
According to a report by Tech Times on Friday, August 8, Korean automotive giant Hyundai has reached a $17.35 million settlement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over charges that the October 2013 recall of 2009 to 2012 Genesis units was not timely enough. In 2012, Hyundai learned about the affected vehicles’ malfunctioning …
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating 500,000 Ford units following five reports of steering obstruction that might result in accidents, according to a report released by the Auto World News on July 11. 500,000 2004 to 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Mercury Marauder are under NHTSA inspection after the agency received …
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