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 […]
Helmets Reduce Risk of Head Injury
A CDC report found that adult bicycle-related deaths increased between 2009-2018. In addition, nearly 597,000 bicycle-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) were treated in US emergency departments during that same period, with males three times more likely to find themselves in the hospital. Reduce Your Injury Risk Wearing helmets can reduce your risk of head injury, […]
Trailer Safety Week: Safe Driving Tips
Trailer Safety Week is an annual awareness campaign designed to increase awareness of trailer safety and proper trailer safety. The 2021 event takes place from June 6-12. There are millions of trailers on the road every day. It’s critical to make sure that trailers are towed safely for everyone’s safety. Safe Driving Since all components […]
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 […]
