Surge in Dog Bite Incidents on the Big Island Raises Community Concerns
The Hawaii Police Department reports a significant rise in dog bite incidents on the Big Island over the last five years. In 2019, there were 87 instances of dog bites, resulting in two arrests and two citations for dog owners. By November 2023, this number had soared to 279 reported bites, with two arrests and […]
Legislative Shift: H.R. 485 and Its Impact on Healthcare
The House of Representatives recently approved H.R. 485, the Protecting Care for All Patients Act, by a narrow vote of 211 to 208. This legislation aims to prohibit federal health programs from using Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs), which critics argue discriminates against those with disabilities or chronic illnesses. The bill was spearheaded by prominent figures […]
Strategies for Mitigating Workplace Injury Risk
Contractor work ranks among the most perilous in the United States, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2021, out of 5,190 fatal workplace incidents, 951 occurred within the construction and extraction fields. The high incidence of dangerous working conditions, the potential for long-term disabilities, and the risk of occupational diseases due […]
The Indispensable Role of a Wrongful Death Attorney in the Fight for Justice and Accountability
California grapples with a critical shortage of licensed mental health facilities. Many don’t meet expectations. The I-Team began probing Sovereign Health in 2017. The next year, a tragedy unfolded. Brandon Nelson, an aerospace engineer, died by suicide at Sovereign’s facility in San Clemente. A distressing 911 call captured the moment. The house manager, overwhelmed and […]
Silver Separations: Navigating the Complexities of Late-Life Divorce with Expert Guidance
Recently, there’s been a noticeable trend where more folks in their middle to later years are deciding to part ways, a stark contrast to the younger crowd who seem to be sticking together more than before. A dive into the data by Bowling Green State University‘s National Center for Family and Marriage Research reveals a […]
