The nation is becoming increasingly aware that many people somehow escape punishment for their wrongdoing. While it is true that jails and prisons are overcrowded, most people agree that something needs to be done about this widespread problem. A recent fatal car...
Month: May 2017
Sleep apnea and trucking: Often a dangerous mix
What is sleep apnea? This condition is a sleep disorder affecting the ability to breathe properly while sleeping. It results in short instances in which the patient's breathing is interrupted during sleep. The interruptions can last more than 10 seconds each and can...
Driver in fatal Virginia drunk driving accident out on bond
A drunk driving accident that occurred in the last week of April took the life of a 71-year-old pedestrian. Now, the man accused of striking the victim with his car is out of jail on a $20,000 bond.According to court reports, here is a brief outline of how the drunk...
Guilty verdict in fatal Virginia pedestrian-car accident
Some pedestrian or car accidents are cut-and-dried, but others happen in a shadowy realm where it may be more challenging to identify fault legally. Last August, a 75-year-old Virginia man struck three members of a family as they were crossing a road. Unfortunately,...
