The volume of traffic fatalities on Nevada’s roads is a public safety threat that isn’t getting better. In the first month of 2019 alone, there were 22 traffic fatalities, which is the same number seen in January 2018. This is particularly alarming given the fact…
Last Thursday was a momentous day for survivors of sexual abuse in NY state. Finally, after years of languishing in a Catholic friendly legislature, a bill that would protect children passed and was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo. In signing the bill at…
While one in 10 people in the U.S. have at least one food allergy, peanut allergies are amongst the most dangerous. Even small traces of peanut can be life-threatening or fatal to those with peanut allergies. This is because of the severe reaction they can…
In today’s episode of the “Beyond Driving with Dignity” podcast, Mr. Cameron Mott , senior research analyst from the Southwest Research Institute, is going to help us better understand how advancements in technology are being used to stop tragedies involving wrong-way drivers.
Despite ongoing advancements in healthcare, a staggering number of medical professionals continue to endanger their patients’ lives and wellbeing with preventable medication errors. In fact, up to 1.3 million patients are injured each year in the U.S. because of preventable medication errors. Seriou
Drug-testing regulation for trucking applicants has been a hotly debated issue for some time, making updates in legislation slow-moving as a result. Moving forward, however, two pending regulations aim to make strides in addressing the matter: Employers regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
On Jan. 28, Nevada lawmakers and media representatives were invited to the National Highway Patrol’s (NHO) Southern Command Headquarters to learn about the newest traffic technology used to improve road safety and response time to vehicle collisions. The technology, which is used by the Regional…
Litigation related to the nation’s opioid crisis will continue throughout 2019, with thousands of plaintiffs hoping to hold big pharma companies like Purdue Pharma accountable for their exploitation of the addictive nature of opioids. 2019 has already brought one promising win for the people of…
Under North Dakota law, courts have authority to award restitution to the victim of a crime after holding a hearing on the matter and considering the statutory factors provided in N.D.C.C. § 12.1-32-08. In 2016, North Dakota voters adopted Marsy’s Law, or North Dakota Constitution…
The Vatican has announced that it has begun a long-promised investigation into crimes allegedly committed by disgraced ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick. Over the past summer McCarrick had been removed from church ministry after it was determined that he had groped a teenager at a New…
Each year, 2.8 million Americans, 30,000 of which are children, sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBI). These injuries can cause debilitating health conditions for the rest of someone’s life. Even so, a steady stream of research being released on TBIs indicates a promising future for better…
In an effort to reduce distracted driving in Nevada, law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be participating in a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program called Joining Forces from Feb. 1 to Feb. 19. Distracted driving is one of a handful of focus areas that Joining…
