Halloween is a favorite holiday for ghouls and goblins of all ages. Unfortunately, Halloween can also be dangerous with so many people moving about near roadways. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), children are twice as likely to be struck by a car on Halloween than any other single day of...
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Motor Vehicle Crashes are the Number One Cause of Death and acquired Disability for Latino Children in the U.S.
The Latino population in the United States has increased dramatically since 1990. Currently, Latinos make up 13 percent of the U.S. population, but that is expected to rise to 24 percent by 2050. As the Latino population increases, there are public safety concerns about motor vehicle accident rates, seat belt use and...
Recall Alert: Nissan
Nissan has recalled more than 165,000 vehicles across the United States and Canada. According to the recall notice, a spring inside the ignition switch could loosen or break, causing the key to move inside the switch. A loose or broken ignition switch could cause the vehicle to move from the ON to...
Insurance Not on Your Side? Here are 5 Hints They May Be Acting in Bad Faith
Let’s face it: You’re probably not an insurance expert. However, there are easy tells — think of them like poker “tells” — that are common signs your insurance provider isn’t giving your claim the attention and scrutiny it deserves. Keep in mind these are the 5 most common tactics and tells, though a professional...
LGBTQ Discrimination and Hate Crimes: What California Law Says
Whether at work or school, anyone in the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer) community has the right to be treated with respect and fairness by their peers. This includes teachers, employers, classmates, co-workers, or anyone you come in contact with. Even though the population of LGBTQ Americans has only grown...
Los Angeles Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
In August 2017, the Los Angeles City Council voted to replace “Columbus Day” with “Indigenous Peoples Day” on the city calendar. For many years, activists and advocates have argued that Columbus Day should be eliminated as a holiday since Christopher Columbus is viewed by many as a symbol of genocide of Native...
Most Common Accidents at the Beach or On the Water
During the hot summer months, enjoying a day at the beach or the lake is a welcome relief. Unfortunately, any body of water can be dangerous if proper safety measures are not taken. No matter what age you are, going to the beach or spending the day on the water can be...