People’s Law Talk

How to Say Thank You to Our Veterans

Salute Veterans Though it’s been overshadowed by the recent election arena, Veterans Day is still coming at the end of this week and it’s time to stop and say thanks.

A major issue for this election, and many elections past, has been how exactly do we say thank you to those who sacrifice their time, their families, their health, and even their life to protect our country and the free world. This question dates back to the Revolutionary War and it still remains unsettled.

Listen to Kevin King’s discussion regarding veteran’s affairs and the history of compensating veterans for their service.

Also, don’t forget to say thank you to some of the 20.5 million veterans in America on Veterans Day this Friday, November 11^th.

Want to hear more talks from Peter and Kevin King? Tune into WCIS 1010 AM Columbus, IN the first and third Friday of every month for People’s Law Talk.

Bouncing Into Injury: Trampoline Hazards & Risks

That common backyard toy your kids continue to ask you for is more than just a toy; trampolines are a money pit and injury waiting to happen.

In 2013 alone there were more than 286,000 reported injuries due to trampolines including broken bones, spinal injuries, and head injuries. Ninety percent of the injuries were from kids ages 5-13. You might believe adult supervision and safety nets could reduce these injuries but that is not the case. One third of these injuries occurred while under adult supervision and there is no data showing that trampoline netting helps reduce injuries.

What’s the cost of all of this? In 2014, trampoline injuries had an economic cost of $9 BILLION from medical and legal cost to time off of work and pain and suffering.

Listen in as Kevin King discusses the hazards and risks of backyard trampolines. He’ll also discuss how trampoline parks are equally dangerous and what steps you have to take to stay safe if you are determined to keep a backyard trampoline.

Want more information on the hazards of trampolines? Review these articles and position statements.

Trampoline Park and Home Trampoline Injuries from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Trampoline Safety in Childhood Adolescence from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Trampolines and Trampoline Safety from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Trampolines Are Dangerous Even with Nets from momsTeam

Want to hear more talks from Peter and Kevin King? Tune into WCIS 1010 AM Columbus, IN the first and third Friday of every month for People’s Law Talk.

Keeping Summer Safe: Pool Safety

Pool1 Cooling down from the summertime heat can be fun with a backyard pool or a trip to the local public pool. But, what starts out as a fun summer pastime can end up being a dangerous, even deadly, outing if basic pool safety is not followed.

Just take a look as these staggering facts regarding water safety:

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-2
Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children ages 3-6
In 2013 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) noted that 200 children ages 1-14 died in pools and spas
It only takes two minutes for child to loose consciousness
There are approximately 800 spinal cord injuries from diving annually (1/4 related to pool incidents)

So how do you keep your loved ones from being a part of those staggering statistics? Listen in as Kevin King discusses pool safety on People’s Law Talk.

For more information and resources on pool safety design visit the National Safety Council and the CPSC‘s websites.

Want to hear more talks from Peter and Kevin King? Tune into WCIS 1010 AM Columbus, IN the first and third Friday of every month for People’s Law Talk.

Vehicle Crash Tests Ratings: What You Need to Know

Ready to buy a new car? You’re probably considering three big factors when making your purchasing decision: cost, style, and safety. Though sometimes looked at last by consumers, safety should be at the forefront of your mind as you make your purchase.

A new vehicle is something you’re going to spend time in on a daily basis. You need to trust your car to get you from point A to point B without worrying about what will happen to you should there be a crash. One way to know the safety of a vehicle is to look into crash test ratings. Where do you find this crash test data and how do you know what each crash test is studying? Listen in as Kevin King explains the safety behind vehicle crash tests.

Want to hear more talks from Peter and Kevin King? Tune into WCIS 1010 AM Columbus, IN the first and third Friday of every month for People’s Law Talk.

The Decision Is…

Split. Since 1925 there have been 140 split decisions handed down for the United States Supreme Court. With an open Supreme Court Justice seat, it’s happening again.

Recently, there were split decisions on a union case from California and a case involving mortgage companies holding spouses liable. With only eight justices currently working, split decisions are bound to happen again on upcoming cases covering important matters including immigration and healthcare.

So what does a split decision mean? And is there a way to fix this until a new justice is appointed? Listen in as Kevin King discusses the important matter at hand.

Want to hear more talks from Peter and Kevin King? Tune into WCIS 1010 AM Columbus, IN the first and third Friday of every month for People’s Law Talk.

Politics: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

Newspapers The 2016 Presidential election is in full swing and, unless you have cut yourself off from the outside world, you’ve been privy to a front row seat of the unfolding battle. A big story playing out in this year’s election process is the split in the Republican Party. On a regular basis there is news about presidential candidate Donald Trump against Candidate X or against Candidate Y. The recurring theme is Trump against the rest.

For many, seeing the party split may be a new experience. There has not been a major party contention such as this for many decades. But, if you search through the history books, you’ll find it’s a tale told over and over again. The more things change, the more they stay the same, politics not excepted.

Listen in as Kevin King discusses political upheaval and party splits of the past, starting with the first party split of the Democrat-Republican party in the early 19^th century.

Want to hear more talks from Peter and Kevin King? Tune into WCIS 1010 AM Columbus, IN the first and third Friday of every month for People’s Law Talk.