Drones are quickly becoming a staple in the lexicon of the average American.  Every day news outlets report on drones in some capacity.  At first drones were something associated with the military, making headlines in the early days of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  According to the Washington Post, the military owns about 10,000…

Cryotherapy is a therapy that lands somewhere in the realm between science fiction and reality.  Cleveland.com writes that the treatment is not medical in nature, but rather for people seeking a faster recovery and better health.  The process itself involves bodily exposure to sub-zero temperatures for a set period of time.  Many NBA players such…

Many travelers have been on business trips or vacations in which renting a vehicle is almost a necessity.  According to the U.S. Travel Association, $162.8 billion was spent in 2014 alone just on automobile transportation. This number does not include any of the money spent toward public transportation.  Although some Americans may have mixed feelings…

The debate on guns is one of the most polarizing topics in our country today.  Gun violence is a very salient issue with most people due to the violence guns can cause.  However, firearms are not the only tools used for violence in the United States.  Even though firearms are involved in a large number…

Language is an incredibly important aspect of everyday life.  Without language we are unable to communicate with each other.  However, different words can be used to describe the same thing.  Take, for example, car crashes.  Most people will understand what you’re are talking about if you say you were in a car crash.  If instead…

Whenever an employer does not pay into Nevada’s workers’ compensation fund, this is typically cause for a criminal charge. Obviously this does not apply to independent contractors, but if the party initiating the contract qualifies as an employer, then it can be held liable for not paying into the workers’ compensation fund. The Reno Housing…

The holidays are best known for being the time of year when family and friends come together to celebrate.  However, the fact that many people are celebrating does not mean that everything that happens during this time is joyful. In fact, according to The New Yorker there are about 15,000 emergency room visits a year…

It goes without saying that the most important job of any parent is to keep their children safe.  Today it seems this seemingly natural goal is becoming increasingly difficult.  Parents are constantly faced with the charge of protecting their offspring from new and developing threats.  In the spirit of that protection, parents often leave their…

Hit and run automobile accidents are some of the worst kind of accidents.  As a driver, the idea of being in an accident and then having the offending vehicle drive off can be terrifying.  In a practical sense, all drivers are required to have insurance so that, if an accident were to occur, hopefully both…

Workers’ compensation issues come up very frequently.  Although many people associate workers’ compensation injuries from things like industrial accidents or construction sites, the fact is, in Nevada, all employers are required to provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employees.  This means after a slip and fall at the office, you may be entitled to workers’…