The world is still reeling from the news that retired NBA star Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash this week. [1] Bryant spent his career as a Los Angeles Laker, and the southern California metropolis is a city in mourning. A game scheduled between the Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers was…
Parents have always lived in fear of harm befalling their children, but it seems that modern life in America brings with it a depressingly long list of potential perils. From the toxic “brave new world” of social media to the perennial problem of schoolyard bullies, the social landscape seems fraught. Sports injuries, school shootings,…
To the average Nevadan, it might seem that the state is having a pretty good couple of years. Economic growth and construction are booming. The state’s economy has rebounded and housing prices have more than doubled in the last decade. We’ve seen an influx of new residents, as many Californians have come seeking new…
Truckers must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and pass a medical exam before they can take to the road behind the wheel of a big rig. When driving, truckers must abide by state and federal regulations designed to keep them and others on the road safe. Truck drivers who do not have these…
There’s no question that long-haul truck drivers have a hard job. These professionals work up to 70 hours a week, often driving through the night. The job is both physically and mentally draining, so it’s no surprise that many drivers suffer from fatigue. And, unfortunately, driving while fatigued is extremely dangerous. Fatigue can affect…
A sideswipe accident in Fallon resulted not only in death and injury but also in a reduction in natural gas supply and the loss of power for more than 1,400 customers. The accident occurred on U.S. 50 when a minivan driver pulled out in front of a tractor-trailer. The driver of the truck swerved…
Rollover accidents are more deadly than any other kind of motor vehicle crash, according to SaferCar.gov, a website maintained by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to NHTSA data, although rollovers are not common, almost 35 percent of traffic crash fatalities occurred in rollovers; 69 percent of those killed were not wearing…
Truck accidents often cause catastrophic injuries and death, simply because of the size and weight of the truck involved. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in three over-the-road truck drivers were in a serious wreck at some point in their careers. While the number of deaths was around 700 per year…
Christmas Day is a time for relaxing with family and friends. In families that observe this popular holiday, children spend the morning unwrapping piles of presents while parents and other relatives prepare elaborate meals to celebrate the holiday. Many choose to commemorate the occasion with a visit to church, either on Christmas Day or…
In one recent year, 37,461 people died in motor vehicle accidents on U.S. roads, an increase of 5.6 percent over 2015. Even with more accessibility of active safety features such as blind spot warning and forward collision mitigation, crashes and crash injuries have continued to increase each year. Fatal crashes increased 8.4 percent from…