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  • The High Cost of Slip & Fall Accidents
    The High Cost of Slip & Fall Accidents
    Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of injury for Americans, resulting in average costs of $30,000 to $40,000 for medical expenses per accident. Slip and Falls Are Common and Costly Each year, approximately eight million Americans suffer slip and fall accidents, and at least one million victims suffer injuries serious enough to send them to the hospital emergency room. Whether falls happen in the workplace, in the
  • Too Old to Drive
    Too Old to Drive
    Traffic accident reports show elderly drivers are responsible for 14% of traffic deaths and 17% of pedestrian deaths caused by motor vehicles. Aging Behind the Wheel According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, elderly drivers only account for approximately 9% of the country's population, but account for at least 14% of fatal car crashes and 17% of pedestrian fatalities. In 2016, over 200,000 elderly drivers ages 65 and older
  • Top 12 Christmas Injuries
    Top 12 Christmas Injuries
    Each year, thousands of people sustain Christmas injuries while putting up  Christmas trees and holiday decorations, climbing ladders to install outdoor lights, cooking holiday meals, and taking decorations down after Christmas. The 12 Mishaps of Christmas Christmas typically means spending time with family and friends, decorating the Christmas tree, installing decorations and lights, wrapping presents, and enjoying a holiday meal. However, for some people, Christmas turns into a trip
  • Las Vegas Police Officer Injured in a Riot?
    Las Vegas Police Officer Injured in a Riot?
    In Nevada, the Injured Police Officers Fund provides financial assistance to police officers and their families when an officer is injured or killed in the line of duty. This applies to expenses that are not covered by typical worker's compensation policies. LVMPD Employee Health and Welfare Trust The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Employee Health and Welfare Trust Plan does not cover work-related illnesses or injuries. However, Las Vegas police