When’s the last time you really looked at your vehicle’s tires? Keeping your tires in good condition can prevent automobile accidents, provide better fuel economy, improve handling of your vehicle, and more. Tire Safety Tips Check your tire pressure at least once a month. Be sure to also check the spare—in the event of a […]
Winter Driving Tips
Cold weather presents new challenges for drivers in southeastern Indiana. Constant temperature changes result in freezing and thawing, which is a recipe for icy roads when combined with any form of precipitation. This is likely a contributing factor to the increased number of occurrences of automobile accidents in winter months. Winter driving conditions are often […]
Don’t Multitask and Drive!
Did you know that in the average time it takes to respond to a text while driving (5 seconds) while traveling at 55 miles per hour, you have traveled approximately the length of a football field without seeing the road? What would happen if a deer crossed your path during that time? Or worse yet, […]
Pokemon Go Craze Leads to Injuries
You’ve probably heard of Pokemon Go, the mobile application that is breaking download records. Players try to catch creatures (known as “Pokemonsters”) in this augmented reality game, which gets people outside to play the game in the physical world. Sounds great, right? After all, people are moving more and checking out local landmarks. Well, the […]
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
If you’re not getting enough sleep, it could become a problem for yourself and others. According to the CDC, sleep insufficiency could cause: Automobile accidents Workplace accidents Medical errors Chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and depression Increase cancer risk Reduced productivity Needless to say, getting a good night’s sleep is important. But many Americans […]
