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Jul

Boy injured on Virginia Beach fair ride

July 1, 2010

A boy riding “The Extreme” at a Virginia Beach fair injured his shoulder, according to WVEC.

The ride was shut down and re-inspected by Virginia Beach officials, and it was deemed safe.

According to the ride superintendent, riders should make sure they’ve had a physical in the past year.

The injured boy is expected to be OK.

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What concerns do you have about Virginia Beach carnival rides? Do you think Virginia Beach safety officials do enough to ensure that these rides are safe for everyone?

If you or someone you know has been the victim of a Virginia Beach defective product, the Virginia Beach lawyers at Lowell Stanley can help.

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18
Jun

Study suggests teens need more sleep to avoid Virginia Beach auto accidents

July 17, 2010

A new health study suggests that teens who start classes at 7:20 a.m. are putting themselves at greater risk for Virginia Beach auto accidents, according to BusinessWeek.com.

Teens need at least nine hours of sleep.

Virginia Beach teens statistically have more Virginia Beach auto accidents than teens in a neighboring city where high school students start school later.

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Do you think Virginia Beach teens need more sleep before they drive to school in the mornings? How much of a role do you think sleep plays in a teen’s driving performance, and how much sleep do you think Virginia Beach teens need?

If you or someone you know has been involved in a Virginia Beach auto accident, the auto accident lawyers at Lowell Stanley can help.

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11
Jun

10 die in Virginia auto accidents over holiday weekend

June 10, 2010

According to the Richmond-Times Dispatch, 10 men and women died in 10 accidents across Virginia over the Memorial Day weekend, compared to seven last year.

Of the 10 people killed in Virginia auto accidents, three were motorcyclists and one was a pedestrian. Some of them occurred in Virginia Beach, among other places in Virginia.

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Do you thing Virginia law enforcement did enough to keep the roads safe over the Memorial Day weekend? What else do you think should have been done to keep motorists safe from Virginia auto accidents?

If you or someone you know has been in a Virginia auto accident, the auto accident lawyers at Lowell Stanley can help.

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3
Jun

Man dead after Virginia Beach accident

June 3, 2010

A Virginia Beach man is dead after law enforcement officials say he had been drinking and not wearing a seatbelt, according to WAVY.com.

The 20-year-old Virginia Beach man was driving a Ford Focus. He veered off the highway, hit a light pole and overturn several times.

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Do you think the summer months are more likely to involve Virginia Beach drunk driving accidents? What do you think law enforcement officials should to enforce Virginia Beach drunk driving laws and keep others safe?

If you or someone you know has been involved in a Virginia Beach auto accident, the auto accident lawyers at Lowell Stanley can help.

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May

Roanoke authorities want to keep motorists safe

May 27, 2010

The Roanoke Times reports Roanoke County police officers want to promote safety during the Memorial Day weekend, which is one of the deadliest Virginia highway holidays.

Virginia seat belt usage still lags the nation. About 82 percents of motorists in Virginia used seatbelts, compared to the U.S. average of 84 percent.

Virginia also logged 756 traffic fatalities in 2009, the lowest since Virginia traffic death counts began in 1966.

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Do you think Roanoke County authorities do enough to keep Virginia highways safe during Memorial Day weekend? What do you think should be done to keep Virginia motorists and their families safe from Virginia auto accidents?

If you or someone you know has been involved in a Roanoke auto accident, the Norfolk auto accident lawyers at Lowell Stanley can help.

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20
May

Virginia Beach motorcyclist killed

May 20, 2010

A high-speed Virginia Beach motorcycle accident has left one man dead.

The Daily Press reports that a 37-year-old was driving his Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle down London Bridge Road in Virginia Beach and was struck by a Lincoln Town Car.

The 37-year-old motorcycle driver was thrown from his motorcycle, and the Virginia Beach man driving the Lincoln Town Car is being charged with driving under the influence.

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More Virginia Beach people are seen on motorcycles as the weather continues to get warmer. Do you think Virginia Beach motorcyclists are safe? What are some of the biggest safety issues for Virginia motorcyclists?

If you or someone you know has been involved in a Virginia Beach auto accident, the auto accident lawyers at Lowell Stanley can help.

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14
May

Speed, alcohol play role in Virginia Beach crash

May 13, 2010

A Virginia Beach accident left two people seriously injured, WAVY.com reports.

A Ford Explorer rolled into a Virginia Beach field while trying to negotiate an “S” curve on Morris Neck Road in Virginia Beach.

The report says speed and alcohol appear to be factors.

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Do you feel safe on Virginia Beach roads? Is there a part of Virginia Beach that concerns you where accidents are more likely to occur?

If you or someone you know has been involved in a Virginia Beach auto accident, the auto accident lawyers at Lowell Stanley can help.

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30
Apr

Teen dies in Virginia auto accident

April 29, 2010

A 14-year-old girl was killed in a single-vehicle Virginia auto accident.

According to starexponent.com, the Virginia State Police say the 14-year-old was the front-seat passenger in a 2006 Ford F-150.

A 16-year-old driver, who also had two 17-year-olds in the vehicle with him, crested a hill, lost control and struck some trees.

Virginia State Police said speed was a factor in the accident.

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What concerns you most about teen drivers? Do you think they need more restrictions?

If you or someone you know has been in a Virginia auto accident, the Norfolk auto accident lawyers at Lowell Stanley can help.

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22
Apr

Virginia Beach motorcyclist killed

According to an article from The Daily Press, the motorcyclist was traveling in the Pungo section of Virginia Beach, traveling south on Princess Anne Road when he crashed into a car that was making a left turn. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at Virginia Beach General Hospital.

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Should motorists be more mindful of motorcyclist when they’re making left turns? How often do motorcyclists have to think about cars making left turns? What part of Virginia Beach is the most vulnerable for accidents of this type?

If your loved one or the loved one of someone you know has been wrongfully killed in a Virginia Beach auto accident, the Virginia Beach wrongful death lawyers and auto accident lawyers at Lowell Stanley can help.

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16
Apr

Virginia Beach man dies after cigarette fire

April 14, 2010

A 74-year-old Virginia Beach man is dead after he lit a cigarette in his bedroom and started a fire.

According to an article on FireEngineering.com, a caretaker for the Virginia Beach man found him unconscious and called 911.

Smoke inhalation appeared to be the cause of death, but the Virginia Beach medical examiner will determine the cause of death, the article said.

The article also reported that the home didn’t have working smoke detectors.

How often do you check the smoke detectors in your family’s home to make sure they’re working? Do you also check the smoke detectors of your loved ones?

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If your loved one or the loved one of someone you know has been wrongfully killed in Virginia Beach, the Norfolk Personal Injury Attorneys at Lowell Stanley can help.

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