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 […]
Distracted Driving: How to Become a Safer Driver
Distracted driving is still a serious problem for Americans. According to the National Safety Council, more than 700 people are injured in distracted driving accidents on a typical day. Not only that, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that distracted driving caused more than 3000 fatalities in 2019, which was a 10% increase from […]
Preventing Backover and Trunk Entrapment Injuries
Vehicles pose many safety risks for children. While car accidents are a common cause of injury, there are a variety of other dangers that parents and caregivers should be aware of. In this article, we’ll focus on tips for preventing backover incidents and trunk entrapment. Backover Incidents This type of accident most often occurs when […]
2019 Traffic Fatalities Decreased, Projected Increase for 2020
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released 2019 traffic fatality data as well as a preview of fatality data for the first half of 2020. Nationwide, traffic deaths decreased in 2019 when compared to 2018. Deaths related to alcohol-impaired driving decreased to the lowest percentage since this data began being […]
