If an employee is hurt on the job in Nevada or elsewhere, he or she may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. However, determining liability for an injury may be more complicated if a person gets hurt while working at a private residence. If that person works...
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Vehicle technologies may not prevent car accidents
People in Nevada are often excited about the potential for improved driver safety presented by autonomous driving technologies. While fully self-driving vehicles are not yet a reality, a range of semiautonomous technologies is available, which often come with advanced...
Study shows how TBI victims benefit from cognitive training
Nevada residents who have suffered a traumatic brain injury and are experiencing the symptoms of depression may want to look into cognitive training. A recent study, the results of which were published in Human Brain Mapping, shows that group cognitive training can...
More drivers die on August 2 than any other day
The deadliest driving day in Nevada and nationwide has just come and gone. It wasn't a national holiday or the date of a major sporting event. It was August 2. A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that 505 motorists were killed on August 2...
Pool safety: three tips for homeowners in Nevada
There are 7.4 million swimming pools in residential or public use in the U.S., according to the CDC. It's important to keep pools safe because of the risk for drowning, especially among children: for every child under 14 who dies from drowning, five are sent to the...
What to know about making a business plan
Anybody who wants to start a business in Nevada or anywhere else will need to have a plan. Even if you don't create a formal or traditional business plan, it is essential to understand what the company has been established to do. It is also important to know how the...
How small companies can overcome the competition
Nevada entrepreneurs should be wary of larger companies trying to squeeze them out of the marketplace. It is not uncommon for large businesses to have a fear of disruption. Therefore, they may attempt to incorporate changes before their smaller competitors can cause...
Car crash deaths topped 40,000 in 2017, says NSC
As in the rest of the U.S., fatal car crashes are all too common in Nevada. According to a preliminary estimate from the National Safety Council, 2017 has seen fatal car crash numbers surpass 40,000 for the second year in a row. Compared to the 40,327 deaths reported...
A cutting-edge CTE test may be just around the corner
Studies have recently revealed that CTE is more common than most people realize. Also known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, this condition is found among those who have suffered brain injuries. Currently, the only way to diagnose CTE is to carry out an autopsy,...
What to know about convertible notes
Nevada entrepreneurs who are looking to raise money for their companies may want to consider using convertible notes. Essentially, the note is a debt instrument that converts into an equity share of a company as more money is raised. For business owners, it is a...


