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Tips for Preventing Dog Bite Injuries in Nevada

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 4.7 million people are bitten by a dog annually and approximately 800,000 suffer dog bite injuries in the United States. Half of these injuries are sustained by children...

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No More Paper Checks for the Social Security Administration

The U.S. Treasury Department has implemented a new rule to phase out paper checks for federal benefit and non-tax payments by March 1, 2013, according to The Boston Globe. This includes payments from the Social Security Administration, Office of Personnel...

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The Role of Truck Drivers in Semi Truck Accidents

How do Truck Drivers in Semi Trucks Make Nevada Roads Unsafe Nevada is a major thoroughfare for long-haul truckers. The addition of huge and heavy big rigs, tractor-trailers, and semi-trucks to Nevada roads can be very intimidating to other motorists,...

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Safety Tips for Las Vegas Pedestrians

Safety Tips for Walking in Las Vegas In general, Las Vegas is a very safe city. However, there are some safety concerns that pedestrians should be aware of when walking around town. First and foremost, always be aware of your...

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Who Can Get Social Security Disability Benefits in Nevada?

Generally put, you qualify for monthly Social Security Disability Income/Insurance (SSDI) benefits if you worked in a job or jobs covered by Social Security and you have a medical condition that Social Security considers a disability. This seems simple, but...

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When to File a Nevada Premises Liability Claim

When to File Your Liability Claim If you've been injured on someone else's property in Nevada, you may be wondering if you have a case. The first step is to determine whether the property owner owed you a duty of...

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Toyota Recalls Over 300,000 Vehicles due to Airbag Defect

The Breakdown on Toyota National Recall According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Toyota is initiating a nationwide recall of approximately 307,848 Toyota Highlanders, Highlander Hybrids, and RAV4s as the result of a defect in the Curtain Shield...

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Preventing Las Vegas Bicycle Accidents

Nevada has a hot dry climate well suited to alternative modes of transportation like bicycling. However, the high traffic congestion within Las Vegas can be a very dangerous place for a cyclist. Making sure to follow the proper rules of...

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