When does it make sense to move your child from a car seat to a booster seat? Many parents and caregivers struggle with this decision as children get older. The safest seat for a child in an automobile is a car seat that has a 5-point harness which is properly used and tightened, says Safe […]
Newer Vehicles Are Safer Vehicles
Vehicle technology and safety has changed significantly since the invention of the automobile. Advancements in engineering, analysis of crash data, and detailed research has led to safer vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets and enforces safety standards for vehicles. As the NHTSA celebrates 50 years of safety, here’s a look at some […]
New Takata Recall: Defective Inflators
Air bag manufacturer Takata has issued a new recall involving air bags that were built with non-azide driver inflators (NADI). This is separate from the ongoing air bag inflator recalls that affect over 41 million vehicles. What’s Going On? The issue with the recalled air bags is that defective inflators could explode, or cause the […]
NHTSA Reports Fewer Automobile Accident Fatalities in 2019
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released highway crash fatality data for the first three quarters of 2019. This data showed a decrease of 2.2% compared to the first three quarters of 2018. Car accident deaths are the second most common unintentional death in the United States, outranked only by poisoning (which includes […]
What to Know About Car Accident Shoulder Injuries
Automobile accidents can cause a lot of pain, even if the impact is relatively minor. Approximately 4.5 million Americans were seriously injured in car accidents last year, many of whom suffered from shoulder injuries. If you experience shoulder pain after an accident, seek medical attention. The injury can become worse if left untreated. Symptoms to […]
