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When you put an elderly relative into a caregiving facility, you want them to be free from abuse and live out their last few years in peace and comfort. If your relative tells you about abuse at the home or you witness any abuse by caregiving staff, may not know where to turn to report […]

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 […]

So far in 2014, Nevada has seen roughly the same number of traffic accidents compared to 2013. What is noticeable is the marked increase in accidents on rural roadways. Although the number of fatalities has decreased from 157 to 153, rural Elko, Eureka, Lander and Lyon have all seen a 100 percent or more increase […]

According to reports from the Las Vegas Review Journal, a pedestrian was hit by a shuttle bus mirror. The accident took place near the Las Vegas Strip, and authorities reported that the injuries were not life-threatening. First responders arrived at the scene at 4:00 a.m. BUS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY According to the National Center for Statistics and […]

According to recent reports, Richard J. Pettay of Carson City struck and injured bicyclist Clarence M. Aldridge of Bakersfield while both men were heading east on Highway 50. The two men were both in the highway’s right lane and entered a tunnel with Pettay’s semi-truck following Aldridge. The two-lane tunnel contains no bike lane, and the […]

Many families believe that they are sending loved ones to a great place where they will be cared for by kind, caring individuals when they choose a nursing home. However, the reality could be far different than the ideal. Many nursing homes have highly qualified, trained professionals who are compassionate, caring and have a special […]

According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, two pedestrians were struck by a car while crossing the street. A 22-year-old woman, whose name has not been released, hit a 46-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman as they were walking near a crosswalk. The man sustained critical injuries while the woman sustained moderate injuries. The police have not […]

A fatal accident involving a drunk driver and a construction worker left the construction worker dead at the scene according to recent reports. Robert Lujan was tearing up asphalt with a wet saw on West Sahara Avenue when he was struck by a truck driven by Rafael Mendez-Soto, who was arrested on suspicion of DUI. […]

A Las Vegas man died after being thrown out of a car, according to recent reports by the Nevada Highway Patrol. Authorities say they arrived at the scene of the two-car collision at about 3 a.m. on the east side of the Valley on U.S. 95 South near East Flamingo to find that one person was dead on […]

Many people who drive while very tired may not realize how dangerous they are to themselves and others on the road. “Sleepy driving,” also known as “drowsy driving,” is not a safe option. Though it may not seem as bad as drunk driving, it can result in serious accidents and possibly death. To drive sleepy […]