Last year, nearly 40,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents, and these numbers have been on the rise since 2015. The highest increase in crashes occurred between 2015 and 2016 when the number of deadly crashes increased by a little more than eight percent. Head-on crashes are often fatal crashes and understanding them and…
April is Stress Awareness Month and Nevadans have now been in the Covid-19 pandemic for over a year. This pandemic has brought several additional stressors upon Nevadans, and a new survey shows that Nevada is the most stressed-out state in the United States. The survey used key areas to decide this with Nevada being…
One year after the unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown that shut down Nevada and the rest of the world, the State is returning to pre-pandemic times, and slowly progressing towards a complete return to normal life. Traffic, or the lack thereof, is one of the many changes Nevadans have had to deal with during these times,…
Which Dogs Are Most Likely to Bite and Injure You? Unfortunately, animal attacks are common. The World Health Organization acknowledges estimates that dog bites account for tens of millions of injuries every year, with the highest risk for bites being children. Nevada news outlets often report on horrific dog bites and maulings. So, what…
As Nevadans enter the spring, a year since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, they finally see some hope to return to normalcy. Earlier this month, Governor Sisolack announced relaxations in certain policies, among other positive news surrounding the pandemic. While many casinos, hotels and other businesses in both Reno and Las Vegas are…
You might not think of bruises as particularly serious injuries, but make no mistake about it, these injuries, especially in the chest area, can be very serious. This is especially true of contusions, the term used to refer to more serious bruises. If left untreated, contusions can be fatal. Chest contusions often arise in…
During the first week of February a federal grant was announced that would help expand technological advancements on Las Vegas freeways. These improvements can help improve traffic safety in Southern Nevada. Additionally, it is important to become aware of precautions to take when driving through construction zones. Technology Maintenance On February 3, the U.S….
Anytime you walk into a business open to the public, you might see a “Wet Floor” sign, especially in casinos and hotels. You’ll see them when it’s raining out, if someone spilled something, or if the floor was recently mopped. Businesses put the signs up to keep you safe. The signs also reduce a…
After a vehicle accident in Las Vegas, the first thing you should do, if you are able, is to call first responders. Even if you suffered minor to no injuries, you should still call the police. Nevada law requires calling the police in a car accident where anyone was killed or injured. But even…
We often build our modern lives around the automobile. Las Vegans depend on cars to get to work, go to the grocery store, and visit acquaintances. However, the convenience of owning and driving a car comes at a cost. Tens of thousands of Americans die or suffer injuries in car accidents every year. Car…