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Nursing Home Abuse
June 15, 2011
What Nevada Residents Can Do for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Hundreds of thousands of elders, or older persons, are abused, exploited, and neglected, psychologically, physically, and financially, every year, according to the Administration on Aging (AOA). For these reasons, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was created as an international...

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Medical Malpractice
June 13, 2011
What to Know about Medical Malpractice in Nevada

We all rely on healthcare professionals to provide safe and effective care. Unfortunately, medical errors do happen, and when they cause harm, it's important to understand your rights. Read on to learn more about the complexities of medical malpractice in...

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Swimming Pool Accident
June 10, 2011
Swimming Season Opens with CPSC Recall of Unsafe Pool and Spa Drain Covers

In a recent announcement, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled around 1 million swimming pool and in-ground spa drain covers due to an entrapment hazard caused by the incorrect rating of drain covers to handle the flow...

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Dog Bite
June 1, 2011
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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Social Security Disability
May 25, 2011
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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