We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Today we honor one of the most influential and iconic leaders of the civil rights movement – Martin Luther King, Jr. This year not only…
A man was awarded a $9.1 million verdict by a Minnesota jury stemming from a 2012 medical malpractice lawsuit. According to the claim, 51-year-old Joseph Lakoskey became ill with flu-like symptoms and sought treatment at North Memorial Medical Center. While being treated for dehydration, doctors…
Over the last several years, Tasers have become the non-lethal weapons of choice by police across the country, but their safety is again being questioned. In August 2010, Matthew T. Hook was suspected of driving a stolen van when he fled from police and scaled…
Extreme theatregoers will do almost anything to get Broadway tickets, especially cheap ones. Twenty years ago, it was common to have to camp out in front of theatres to score good, cheap seats. Producer Jeffrey Seller said, “On a Friday night, there’d be a line…
It is that time of year again when millions of people resolve to lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier, accomplish new goals, or quit a bad habit. While these are all great goals, shouldn’t driving safely be just as big of a priority? People die…
As 2015 comes to a close, we have seen a plethora of extreme weather events nationwide as a result of El Nino. In many Eastern cities, temperatures have been as high as 30 degrees above normal, while the West has been colder and wetter than…
Preoccupied pedestrians, like drivers, often times become so absorbed that they lose awareness of their surroundings. Pedestrians have fallen flat on their face, walked in front of cars, run into brick walls or poles, and plunged into a mall fountain. There is no end to…
Winter is quickly approaching. It won’t be long before driveways, sidewalks and walkways will be covered with snow and ice; in some places, they already are. Every winter, snow removal becomes a necessary task for millions of Americans, but it doesn’t come without risks. According…
On Monday, a group calling itself “Sick of Lawsuits” announced an ad campaign – “Warning: What Lawsuit Ads Don’t Say Can Hurt You.” Their website argues that “personal injury lawyer advertising can mislead and scare consumers.” Whether that statement is true or not is a…
Four teens were involved in a fatal auto crash on December 4 following what police believe to be triggered by a Nerf war. Nerf wars are battles between two or more players, as individuals or on teams, using the toy guns that fire foam bullets.…
Black Friday and Cyber Monday mark the beginning of holiday shopping season — time to search for the perfect gifts and a great deal. It is also a time when busy people become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crimes. Each year, retailers…
The holidays are a time for celebrating! That means more cooking, decorating, and entertaining, and with that comes an increased risk of fires from burning candles, Christmas trees, a roaring fire, and holiday cooking. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), house fires double…