Hispanic or Latino workers are disproportionately more at risk of being injured or killed while at work. Check out this graph below for a comparison between injuries or deaths sustained by Hispanic or Latino workers vs all workers in the year 2015.
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Facts & Figures About LA County Roads And Freeways
Los Angeles is famous for many reasons. It is home to Hollywood and has been the subject of numerous songs, books, and movies. In recent years, however, LA has become popular for another reason – traffic congestion. LA has been identified as one of the most traffic congested cities in the world....
Driver vs. Company: Who is Liable in a Truck Accident?
You may have had a close call between your vehicle and a tractor-trailer. Or, you may be recovering from a truck accident. In either case, you are likely visiting this site because you need information about a truck accident claim and your legal rights.
At Sunset West Legal Group,...
Dos and Don’ts when Driving in Construction Zones
Construction zones are a part of keeping roadways safe and maintained. However, most drivers see those telltale orange signs and flags as an annoyance. Uneven lanes, bumpy surfaces, narrow shoulders, and slower speed limits make for frustration when you are trying to get where you need to go with ease.
Dog Bite Claims – What To Do After An Attack?
In California, there are strict laws and guidelines for animal owners. This is even true for dog owners, even though these furry friends are often viewed as harmless pets. The reality is that dogs are animals with instincts and behavior that we cannot always understand or predict.
Each year...
Does Poor Road Design Contribute to Pedestrian Injuries in L.A.?
Pedestrian accidents are far too common on Los Angeles roadways. Many of these accidents are caused by the actions of drivers, but sometimes, they are the result of poor road design. But does poor road design contribute to pedestrian injuries in L.A.?
In 2017, the American Society of Civil...
Does Immigration Status Affect your Ability to File a Personal Injury Claim?
There are around 11.4 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. These individuals do not enjoy many of the same protections and rights as U.S. citizens, but they do have certain rights when it comes to personal injury.
The Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution states that no one...
Do Sunroofs Increase Ejection Risk?
Sunroofs are a common feature in vehicles of all shapes and sizes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the sunroof market size in 2015 was around $5 billion, with expected growth of more than 10 percent by 2022. With increasing popularity, we must consider safety issues, such as whether...
Discrimination and Violence Against the Latino Community Have Increased Since 2016
If you’ve been a victim of discrimination and have, as a result, had a personal injury -physical or mental- then you are certainly not alone. In the past two years, there has been a dramatic increase in personal injuries due to racially motivated hate crimes. Hate crimes are certainly nothing new, there...
Despite Rideshare Apps, DUIs Continue To Be A Huge Problem.
Ridesharing is more popular than ever thanks to companies like Uber and Lyft. One of the reasons why people support ridesharing is the idea that it could reduce the number of drunk drivers on the road. After all, with ridesharing literally at your fingertips, why would you ever need to worry about...