According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “In 2016, about 7,400 older adults (aged 65+) were killed and more than 290,000 were treated in emergency departments for motor vehicle crash injuries…Involvement in fatal crashes, per mile traveled, begins increasing among drivers ages 70‒74 and are highest among drivers ages 85 and older.” Although Americans…

1. Focus on Safety first Assess injuries If injuries aren’t too serious pull your car to the side and turn it off Assure you’re out of the way of traffic Do not leave the scene 2.  Get help Call the police immediatley,  even if the accident seems minor 3. Collect Data Other drivers name  Their license…

Your body can show major effects from an experience that is particularly stressful. A car accident can effect you psychologically as much as it can effect you physically. Some may experience anxiety after the trauma. Many people may not want to drive after an incident. This can change your schedule as the fear would keep…

A car accident can vary in it’s severity. However, no matter its severity an injury could occur. So many different injuries are possible during a traumatic experience like a car accident but a few are more common than others. Here are some of the most common injuries caused by a car crash: Whip lash Whip…

Automated driving can sound like a scary advancement into a new era of technology. However, vehicles now already have certain amenities that could be seen as partially automative. “A number of today’s new motor vehicles have technology that helps drivers avoid drifting into adjacent lanes or making unsafe lane changes, or that warns drivers of…

Vehicle rollovers can be intensely violent and dangerous. There are ways to attempt to prevent vehicle rollovers. Safer car has posted a list of causes which can help us decide what steps to take to avoid a rollover. According to safer car here is the list of factors behind a roll over: Vehicle type “taller, narrower…

It is almost 2019 and in with the new year comes new and improved habits. Follow these ten reminders to make a safer year on the road: Don’t text and drive Stay alert Drive defensively Properly maintain your vehicle Obey traffic signals Don’t drive under the influence Buckle up! Reduce road rage Yield to pedestrians…

Going out with friends and family on New Years Eve is such a fun time. Many people have a drink or two while waiting for the ball to drop and the new year to begin. Before you celebrate, think about how you’re going to get home safely. New Years Eve is one of the nights…

The Holidays have begun. Kids are awaiting the toys given to them under the tree or during the lighting of the candles. Shopping for toys can be fun. However there are important things to think about when picking the right toy for you son or daughter. According to Safe Kids, “In 2016, 174,100 children under the…

Whether you’re riding you bike to school, to work, for exercise or just around town it is important to keep the essential safety measures in mind. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “bicycles on the roadway are vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles”. “Regardless of the season bicyclist deaths…