Recently, I blogged about the rising number of bicyclists that can be found on Nevada roads as summer approaches. In addition to bicyclists, it is also important to note that there will be an influx of motorcyclists as well. Motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable on…
This year, Massachusetts is celebrating Bay State Bike Week (BSBW) from May 11 through May 19, 2019. BSBW comes with statewide events designed to encourage new bike riders to hit the roads and raise awareness about bicycle transportation. This includes emphasizing the importance of cyclists and…
Today, there are over 10,000 pending lawsuits against Bayer-owned Monsanto that claim its glyphosate-based herbicide weed killer, Roundup, is causing plaintiffs cancer. Glyphosate-based herbicides are by far the most popular herbicide in the United States and are used worldwide. Because of its alleg
As law enforcement raided the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston last November, law enforcement has raided the headquarters of the Diocese of Dallas. Citing missing and incomplete records of priests who abused children, the law enforcement officials have conducted a raid on the Dallas chancery. In a…
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles, along with five other dioceses in California, have announced the formation of a compensation plan which will be similar to the ones operating in New York and Pennsylvania. It was also announced that Kenneth Feinberg and Camille Biros will be…
Under landmark legislation recently signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy, New Jersey victims of sexual abuse now have more time to file civil lawsuits against their alleged abusers. The current statute of limitations will be lifted on December 1, and comes after a years-long…
On May 9, Pope Francis issued new rules creating worldwide accountability for reporting allegations of abuse. This new set of Papal norms, Vos Estis Lux Mundi, will govern both reporting and investigation into accusations of clerical sexual abuse and its cover-up. This new set of…
With summer around the corner, the already congested streets of Chicago will have a new addition, hundreds and possibly thousands of people riding electric scooters. Electric scooters are eco-friendly, cheap and will be a quick way to get around the city, however they also bring…
With several hundred documented skylight falls, it is clear that working near skylights is a risky endeavor. Even so, every one of these was preventable. If proper safety mechanisms had been used, the victims of tragic falls would have returned home safely to their families.…
On April 25, the Massachusetts Senate passed a bill designed to make roads less dangerous for pedestrians, bicyclists, and car occupants alike. Safety changes to be implemented include additional passing laws, decreased speed limits, and requiring state-owned vehicles to have corvex and crossover mi
May 1 officially marked the beginning of Stroke Awareness Month across the United States. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the nation, killing more than 140,000 people annually. The quality of survivors’ lives can be shattered with long-lasting or permanent complications such…
As warmer weather arrives to Nevada, an increasing number of bicyclists can be found on the roads. Because of this, it is critical that drivers and bicyclists alike prioritize traveling safely to minimize the risk of a potentially tragic accident: in recent years, bicyclist deaths…
