Motorcycle Deaths Spike Since Helmets Became Optional For Michigan Adults
With the legislation in Michigan allowing adults above 21 to ride motorcycles without helmets, the number of fatalities has increased by 34%. As per the research from Michigan State Police, motorcycle crashes have decreased from 3600 in 2012 to 3158 in 2022. However, the number of motorcyclist fatalities has risen from 129 to 173. Read […]
Boerner Makes Third Attempt to Pass Cyclist ‘Stop as Yield’ Law
Presently, the California State Law subjects cyclists to all laws applicable to drivers of motor vehicles, including stopping at stop lights and stop signs. However, assembly members Tasha Boerner and Laura Friedman have been trying to introduce a more common sense policy that would help make cyclists’ behavior more predictable for drivers. In a bid […]
Government Disability Benefits are Becoming Increasingly Difficult to Obtain for Those with Long-Term COVID
When Josephine Cabrera Taveras contracted COVID-19 in 2020, she had no idea that the illness would render her unable to work for two years and put her family in danger of being evicted. Mother-of-two Taveras of Brooklyn, New York, claims that her battle with long-term Covid has left her struggling with crippling symptoms, such as […]
Why Is Long-Term Disability Coverage More Vital Than Pet Insurance?
“It’s not going to happen to me.” Many employees’ attitudes regarding long-term disability insurance, which compensates a percentage of your salary if you are suddenly unable to work for a longer period due to illness, injury, or accident, may be explained by this sentiment. Most people require disability insurance, according to 65% of respondents to […]
Child Sexual Abuse In Schools: How Common Is It?
Survivors of child sexual abuse have a substantially increased chance of having long-term mental, emotional, and bodily illnesses like despair, remorse, and anxiety, according to research. Sexual assault at schools and even at home is difficult to forget, and it affects how the sufferer believes and acts for the rest of their lives. Some academics […]
Will Smith Smacks Chris Rock on Oscar Stage
During the 2022 Oscar telecast, Chris Rock and Will Smith had a spat. When Rock took the stage to present the Oscar for documentary feature, he joked about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shorn head appearing in “G.I. Jane.” In a moment that will forever define the 2022 Academy Awards, Smith then walked onto the stage and […]
What ERISA Means For Your Retirement Plan
The federal government passed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act or ERISA in 1974. This Act enforces the minimum standards for the majority of healthcare and retirement plans in the private sector. This Act, which the Department of Labor administers, covers both pensions and defined contribution plans such as 401(k). ERISA was introduced to offer […]
Speed Bumps Installed Around Fresno Neighborhoods In Hopes Of Preventing Car Crashes
The fifth most populous city in the state of California, Fresno, is well known for its beautiful scenery and enchanting spots. But, the city came into the limelight recently for an entirely different reason. According to a report published by Smart Growth America, Fresno is one of the top dangerous cities in the US for […]
Don’t Panic If Your Disability Claim Has Been Denied
Suffering from a disability that prevents you from working can be frustrating, especially when you’re unsure of how you will support yourself and your dependents. But, there is a way out – you can apply for disability benefit programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Well, before you apply, you […]
This Holiday Season, Plan Ahead — Don’t Drive While Intoxicated
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) advises all drivers to remain cautious during the Christmas season. Two of the most popular December dates – Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve – are also among the most hazardous due to drunk driving (DUI). In the United States, about one in every three road […]