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Worker shortages are crippling industries across the United States. The issue is particularly acute on the railroads where a threatened strike came close to shutting down services and crippling the economy. The staff sho...

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer but it’s not so rare in Hampton Roads where thousands of shipyard and other workers have been exposed to asbestos in the past. It is also something I occasionally see in my work wi...

Trampoline parks have become increasingly popular in recent years. These big indoor facilities appeared across Hampton Roads and kids love them. Doctors who have seen a surge in emergency room admissions from trampoline ...

Highway workers face dangers on a day-to-day basis on the roadways of Virginia. We have represented these workers and their families. We were saddened to read about how a Chesapeake VDOT worker was severely injured in a ...

The shipyards of Hampton Roads are among the biggest drivers of the Tidewater economy. Yet when accidents occur at shipyards, they are often extremely serious. Tragically, a Norfolk shipyard worker was injured on the USS...

We were alarmed to read a recent report relating to deaths on the job in Virginia which suggest more people are losing their lives in industrial accidents. The Virginian-Pilot reported on the death of Tracey R. Chatman w...

I was saddened to read about a Virginia construction site accident in James City County today that left a 60-year-old dead. Details are scant, but WAVY.com reported the man lost his life after he fell two stories. Deputy...

Emergency workers, tow truck drivers and highway patrol officers have very hazardous jobs on the highways of Virginia. We were saddened to read about a case in which a contractor lost both his legs in a Virginia auto wre...