The nice weather is upon us. Naturally, with that, so are avid motorcycle enthusiasts and cyclists. Sadly, although a motorcyclist or bicyclist is generally highly prudent and safe consciously aware of the road environment, this common Michigan traveler on the roadway seems to be the…
With summer now upon us here in Northern Michigan, the excitement to get out on the water builds. Refreshing yourself with the basic rules of navigation and right of way is always recommended. Failure to obey the rules and which causes an accident and injury will…
A late Monday afternoon outing on Bear Lake for the Capener family and two family friends turned deadly when their ski boat capsized, dumping all on board into the chilly lake water. Dr. Lance Capener, 46, was on the boat with his wife Kathryn, 42,…
There is a common automobile dealer transaction which creates a yo yo situation (also called a spot delivery). How does this work? Let’s say a husband and wife go to the dealership on a Friday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. They meet with a salesman and…
The man who became a symbol of the Catholic Church’s failure to stem the sexual abuse crisis that has plagued it has resigned. In a news bulletin the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had accepted the resignation of the bishop of Kansas City, Robert W.…
The National Safety Council has dubbed April Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and distracted driving has become a primary focus of a number of safety campaigns. One of the most persuasive and effective voices on the topic is the venerable EndDD campaign to raise awareness of…
I’ve written recently about poor air quality issues in the basins of northern Utah and, ultimately, the Utah Legislature’s abject failure in crafting policy or legislation to deal with the issue. It happened again this year, with no meaningful bills aimed at cleaning up Utah’s…
With associate Emily J. Beeson. Many people have been anxiously awaiting news on if and when DePuy would begin paying out on thousands of claims that arose after August 31, 2013. Image / Hip Replacement Survivors If you had a DePuy ASR hip implant revision…
Auto repair shops are up in arms about being pressured to use cheap parts and practices by insurance companies, according to a report by CNN. More than 500 repair shops from 36 states are joining in a lawsuit against top insurance companies. And the attorney…
When I moved to Utah from the Midwest 20 years ago, I’d never heard of inversions; it turns out, the term “inversion” is a nice euphemism for smog. Back then, no one talked about them much in Utah, especially if they were not caught in…
Hundreds of hunting crossbows without finger guards were sold by Barnett Crossbows to hunting enthusiasts around the county. A number of thumb amputations and injuries has sparked lawsuits against the company. Other manufacturers of crossbows have designed the bows with a guard to keep the…
The United States consumes more than 80 percent of the global supply of opioids, and overdoses from prescription opioid drugs kill nearly 17,000 Americans every year. This averages out to approximately one overdose death every 30 minutes. In the midst of this painkiller epidemic I…
