No one wants to be involved in a car accident, but unfortunately, they happen every day. Due to their smaller statures, children who are in vehicles that crash are often injured. The Motor Vehicle Occupant Safety Fact Sheet was recently updated to provide more information about how car accidents impact kids between the ages of […]
Distracted Driving Puts Everyone at Risk
The National Safety Council estimates that eight people die and hundreds of others are injured each day in automobile accidents related to distracted driving. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder that being distracted while driving puts everyone at risk. Three Major Types of Distractions There are three major types of […]
Stay Safe Driving in Winter Weather
Snow, sleet, ice. Winter weather conditions can get dangerous quickly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there were 440 fatal crashes and 33,000 crashes resulting in injuries that occurred in wintry conditions in 2019. Making sure you and your vehicle are prepared for winter driving can help you stay safe on the […]
What You Should Know About Broken Bones in Car Accidents
More than 2.3 million Americans are seen in an emergency department due to car accidents each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among the many car accident injuries that can require emergency care, broken bones and bone fractures are some of the most common. After all, the impact of collision […]
Is Your Vehicle Ready for Towing?
Pulling a trailer behind another vehicle requires skills that you probably didn’t learn in Driver’s Ed. Towing shouldn’t be taken lightly. As the weather warms up, you might be considering hauling a boat, camper, or horse trailer for weekend recreation. In this article, we’re sharing tips to help you get ready for safe towing. Maintenance […]
