No doubt, if you have a motorcycle, you have heard all the arguments about motorcycle safety. Someone, probably your spouse or parent, has told you that motorcycles are not safe and that your chances are greater of being injured on a motorcycle than in a car or other vehicle. Is this really true? Are motorcycles […]
The vast majority of parents in the United States place the health, safety and well being of their children at the very top of their priority lists. They make sure that they are fed a proper diet and that they are properly clothed. They make sure that they interact with their children and help them […]
Living in Las Vegas means that we have no choice but to grow accustomed to living in the desert. While most of us enjoy the heat that the desert brings and the pleasant temperatures that arrive during the winter months, extreme heat is by far the most common weather-related challenge that we have to adjust […]
Summer vacation is a perfect opportunity for students to put down their textbooks and shake off the stress of the spring semester. Now that finals are over, teenagers are taking trips, working summer jobs, visiting friends and family, and exercising their newfound freedom as licensed drivers. However, we are well into the “100 Deadliest Days […]
Last Vegas is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. In fact, McCarran International Airport welcomes approximately 3.8 million travelers on a monthly basis. Most of these passengers will utilize a shuttle service to reach their hotels or a connecting transportation service. But what happens if the shuttle is involved in an accident? Most […]
Most of us have already heard or read news stories regarding the growing population of older people in the United States. The population of people over the age of 65 across the country is expected to explode during the next 20 years assuming that most of them live to their life expectancy. While this may […]
People who remember what it was like being graded in school probably remember that in many settings, these grades were handled with some sort of curve. Basically, your work was not only measured on its own merits, but it was also compared to the work of others in order to arrive at a final grade. […]
A Las Vegas man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a truck pulling a trailer, according to police reports. The 31-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by investigating officers, who said that the accident on West Craig Road and Revere Street appeared to have been caused when the driver of the truck […]
The Neural Regeneration Research Journal reports that drinking green tea may protect the body from a spinal cord injury. Chinese researchers believe that green tea has polyphenols, which protect neurons from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can cause serious damage such as lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation and DNA damage. The theory was tested on rats, and the […]
So far, 2014 has seen more traffic accidents in Las Vegas than 2013. According to statistics from both years, 2013 saw a total of 14,255 traffic accidents or 1,188 per month. So far in 2014, there have been 8,605 accidents through August 5 for an average of 1,220 per month. However, as the year is […]
Workers who have suffered injury or illness at their place of employment are allowed to seek workers compensation in the state of Nevada. Although workers comp is offered to you, many insurance carriers will deny your care or make you jump through ridiculous hoops just to receive simple medical treatment. It is important to know your rights […]
A man was ejected from his car after hitting a work truck near The Orleans Casino, according to the metro police. The accident happened at 6:20 am on the Southeast corner of Tropicana and Cameron. Although the victim sustained injuries, they are not believed to be life-threatening. According to some sources, alcohol may have been involved […]
In a bizarre chain of events, Osvaldo Ruiz, now known as the Banana Thrower, was arrested and faces felony charges which will include assault with a deadly weapon, reckless driving and DUI. Law enforcement officers were called to a convenience store where the clerk was hit with a banana. The clerk explained to officers that two […]
The month of May saw a video go viral with millions of views; even news stations were playing the clip. It was not the latest exploit by a celebrity or a sports figure; instead, the video was of a small boy of whom no one had ever heard. However, the country united in outrage at […]
Research shows that use of seatbelts can save lives and prevent injury. While wearing seatbelts has become more commonplace in America, many people still find reasons not to wear these safety devices consistently. This was the case in a recent accident in Las Vegas where four people who were not wearing seatbelts were seriously injured […]
The recent death of a beloved icon once again brings to light the tragedy of elder abuse. Casey Kasem came into teen households every week through his long-time radio show “American Top 40”. Teens listened intently in the hopes that a boyfriend or girlfriend would send a long distance dedication and to see what number their […]
A Las Vegas man was critically injured when he fell from a tree-trimming bucket, according to recent reports. He was transported to an area hospital where he remains in unknown condition. The man was working near Sandhill Road and Russell Road when he apparently fell from the bucket. The victim was a subcontracted employee of NV […]
A seven-car collision around Mount Vista Street and East Russell Road resulted in two serious injuries, according to police reports. Authorities arrived at the scene to find nine vehicles involved in the accident and two individuals injured. The injured were taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center with severe wounds. It was not reported which vehicle […]
A man who died in a single-vehicle rollover accident on the 215 Beltway was identified by the Clark County coroner as Stephen Diumenti, 24, according to a recent report. Diumenti was rushed to University Medical Center after he drove off the roadway and rolled near Sahara Avenue. He later died of his injuries. Nevada Highway Patrol […]
The critical head injuries of a 25-year-old driver have led to an investigation of an intersection that area residents have long complained was dangerous, according to Las Vegas police. The young man was rushed to an area medical center after he slammed into a light pole at the intersection of Dean Martin Drive south of […]
