In the debate over lowering the blood alcohol level allowed for driving illegally (see prior post), there has been little mention of another powerful tool to reduce death and mayhem on Virginia’s highways and local roads – a Dram Shop Act. Other states’ Dram Shop laws hold businesses who serve alcohol liable for injuries caused by…
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We all know we would not be here without our mothers, and “Mother Earth” and “Mother Nature” are referred to without much thought to the many concrete contributions of women throughout history. The month of March commemorates noteworthy women and how they positively changed the world throughout history. From Maya Angelou to Amelia Earheart, women’s…
Continue readingAfter the burning of a house on Cuttermill Court in Herndon, Virginia, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department issued these safety tips to prevent electrical fires: • Replace or repair loose or frayed cords on electrical devices. • Don’t overload electrical outlets. Plug in only one high-wattage appliance in an electrical outlet at a time.…
Continue readingOn Saturday February 16, residents of 1400 Cuttermill Court in Herndon, Virginia were caught in a fire along with two of their pets. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department searched the house and considered the fire to be an accident. By attacking the fire from the back of the house, firemen came across large amounts of…
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