http://virginiachildinjurylawyer.com Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:37:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It is easy to get nearly live streaming updates and news from every angle on the Internet. But what many people may not understand is that when you publish something on the Internet IT DOES NOT GO AWAY. Facebook's new format --“Timeline” -- was rolled out in September and will go ... http://virginiachildinjurylawyer.com/facebook-timeline-by-the-time-you-read-this-it-may-be-too-late "YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT. ANYTHING YOU SAY CAN AND WILL BE USED AGAINST YOU IN A COURT OF LAW." You have probably heard these words hundreds of times in movies and read them in books. These words - or some version of them - are part of what ... http://virginiachildinjurylawyer.com/you-have-a-right-to-remain-silent-and-maybe-you-should What' the biggest difference between the toys we grew up with and today's toys?  TECHNOLOGY. Walk down any toy store aisle, browse through any catalog or check out any online business and you will see that electronics are common everywhere -- along with numerous small pieces to attach (and detach) to ... http://virginiachildinjurylawyer.com/techno-savvy-child-safety No matter what is on your child’s wish list this year, safety should be at the top of yours. You have probably read and heard what I am about to say many times, but especially at this time of year with pressures and stress, here are some reminders for your SAFETY ... http://virginiachildinjurylawyer.com/having-fun-and-being-safe-santa%e2%80%99s-top-toy-list-for-all-ages Many people look forward to shopping on Black Friday. For years, stores have used that day as the beginning of holiday shopping and many stores open very early, often at 4:00 a.m. or even earlier. Families have added that early-morning trip as part of their holiday traditions. More and ... http://virginiachildinjurylawyer.com/are-you-going-shopping-on-black-friday-beware-it-could-pose-unseen-threats-to-your-child Autumn treats us to all types of adventurous activities - such as apple picking and hay rides, haunted houses and pumpkin mazes and other "country" events. This season gives us opportunities to be a little rough and tumble, to get a little dirty and enjoy the wonderful outdoors. Children enjoy ... http://virginiachildinjurylawyer.com/the-falls-of-fall Young children are SPOOOOOKY at this time of year. Don't forget these tips to keep your child safe during the spookiest night of the year. Use glow sticks, reflectors and "spooky" shoes that have little lights for after-dark spooky activities. Try glow earrings, bracelets and even glow-in-the-dark stickers for your child's candy ... http://virginiachildinjurylawyer.com/safety-isnt-spooky A great big shout out to RUCKERSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY and its 4th Annual Fall Chicken Barbecue, held last Saturday, October 8, 2011, in Ruckersville, Greene County, Virginia. The food (catered by Blue Ridge Cafe) was delicious - especially the blueberry cobbler), the bluegrass music (Gary Shifflett and the Shenandoah shakers, ... http://virginiachildinjurylawyer.com/wonderful-chicken-barbecue-at-ruckersville-volunteer-fire-company Can you imagine being a child and waking up to the confusion of a fire?  Then through the smoke filled room seeing a gigantic, masked, creature coming through your window, perhaps carrying some type of equipment and telling you to come towards it? SCARY! Oh wait – that’s just a firefighter! Most every ... http://virginiachildinjurylawyer.com/october-15th-annual-open-house-for-local-fire-and-rescue-stations Rear-facing car seats save the lives of young children. Who wouldn't want to do whatever they need to do to save the lives of their young children? Until recently, safety experts recommended that children remain in rear-facing car seats, in the back seats of cars, until they are at least one ... http://virginiachildinjurylawyer.com/dont-take-a-chance-keep-your-child-facing-the-rear