The head, neck and brain are vulnerable to serious injury during a fall, car accident or other events that cause a sudden jarring of the body. One common result is a concussion, and the Mayo Clinic notes that in many cases, a victim does not lose consciousness, which...
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Family risk factors for juvenile delinquency
Juvenile delinquency can develop via numerous pathways. While biological, social and environmental issues contribute to bad behavior patterns, the primary trigger typically stems from issues surrounding the family. A few of the most common risk factors include family...
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
You are probably familiar with the crime of murder. However, not everyone who causes someone to die receives a murder charge. Sometimes a prosecutor will levy manslaughter charges. There is an important distinction between these two kinds of charges since they carry...
Does Virginia law enforcement have ticket quotas?
If you received a traffic ticket last year, you are not alone. Even with police pulling over fewer drivers in 2020 due to COVID, Virginia law enforcement still issued more than 100,000 tickets for traffic violations around the state. With that number in mind, have you...
What are the penalties for DUI in Virginia?
The state of Virginia takes a hard-line approach to drive under the influence (DUI). As explained by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, DUI penalties vary according to the number of offenses, as well as some other factors. Even good, responsible people can...
What is a fourth-degree burn?
You are probably aware that doctors evaluate burns by degrees, with third-degree burns as the worst. However, burns can actually progress in severity into the fourth degree. If you have not heard of a fourth-degree burn, it is likely because fourth-degree burns are...
Potential costs from your SCI
Whether you are the victim of a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall, spinal cord injuries are a small but devastating risk. These types of injuries often have long-lasting or even permanent life changes. You might think of the hospital bills, but it is good to...
Can drowsiness negatively impact drivers?
Drivers face many dangers any time they hit the road. There are numerous sources of risk, and a driver could even end up engaging in risky behavior without realizing it. Distracted driving behaviors often rank at the top of this danger list. Among these dangers,...
3 tips to be a defensive driver
A defensive driver is a driver who is proactive in considering their safety and the safety of others. It is more than simply reacting to other drivers. Defensive driving is about planning for risks and doing what you can to avoid them. 1. Plan ahead Look up directions...
What are some ways to control road rage?
While dealing with rushed schedules and endless back-ups on the road can be irritating, letting it affect your driving only puts you and others at risk for an accident. Road rage is a dangerous phenomenon where a driver tries to run another person off the road or...
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