New Year’s Eve is a time for renewal and celebration and, of course, fireworks. Whether you’re enjoying a local fireworks show held be the city, or lighting sparklers in your backyard, it is important to remember that safety is a priority, especially when handling…
There are fifty new laws going into effect, in Nevada, for the New Year. The 2015 legislature adjourned in June, but the bills will become fully or partially effective on January 1, 2016. Below are a few of the laws that will take effect in…
As 2015 comes to a close, we have seen a plethora of extreme weather events nationwide as a result of El Nino. In many Eastern cities, temperatures have been as high as 30 degrees above normal, while the West has been colder and wetter than…
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It’s been great to have a forum to talk about making the world safer, but even more important has been the opportunity to learn from Legal Examiner and great lawyers across the country. Here’s the list of what the most viewed pieces have been for…
A tragic auto crash near Indianapolis is a sobering reminder of the importance of seat belts. Four central Indiana teenagers were killed after their car crossed a median on a state highway near Indianapolis and struck a minivan. A fifth passenger in the car and…
Tonight we say “goodbye” to 2015. Judging by the top news stories of the year, most of us are probably looking forward to turning the calendar over to 1-1-16. But there are also plenty of reasons to celebrate the last 365 days and to look forward…
As highway death statistics in Minnesota continue to stay steady they still remain high for alcohol related crashes. The safest way to prevent this is to simply not drink and drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has provided a number of safety tips that…
Deadly medical errors at hospitals are down, according to a recent report from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality(AHRQ). Pinpointing the exact reasons for the change or to predict whether the decline will continue, is difficult if not impossible. Over the last year, improvement has…
