Take Care in Parking Lots This Season

    Here’s something you may have already noticed if you decided to brave the Black Friday crowds this year to kick-start your holiday shopping: parking lots are scary places.   How bad are they? According to a study conducted by Nationwide Insurance in 2012, 13 percent of all accidents occur in parking lots. And...

Seven Common Causes of Workplace Injuries and Fatalities   

  Whether you work in law enforcement or data entry, every workplace has its own share of health risks and opportunity for injuries and fatalities. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 4,405 employees were killed on the job in the U.S. last year—that averages out to 85 deaths per week or over 12...

Uber is Finally in Vegas – But Will Trouble Follow?

Uber is Finally in Vegas – But Will Trouble Follow?     In spite of strong opposition from local area taxi companies and transportation authorities, Uber has finally arrived in Vegas. As of late October, Uber’s ride-sharing application has been made available to riders across Vegas, Reno, and Carson City—with the notable exception of those...

Do Bike Lanes Protect Cyclists?

  Bike lanes are a welcome sight to most cyclists—having a section of the road specifically designated for bikes generally makes riders feel more protected and confident when riding in traffic. However, there are some cyclist safety advocates who actually argue that bike lanes have their own hidden dangers and that bike riders are better...

What Types of Accidents Can Occur at Hotels?

  If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Las Vegas, your choices run the gamut from rooms at economic limited-service hotels to luxury suites at famed hotels like the Bellagio. But no matter where you stay, you should not have to worry about injuring yourself due to slippery surfaces or a general lack of...