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 […]
Reduce the Likelihood of Work-Related Crashes
Hoosier workers are more likely to be killed by motor vehicle crashes than by any other work-related hazards. In 2014, 52 individuals died due to incidents related to transportation while working in Indiana. These incidents included car accidents, non-roadway accidents involving motorized land vehicles, and pedestrians who were struck by vehicles while working. These incidents […]
Meet the SaferCar App and 5-Star Safety Ratings Program
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers a variety of free resources to help you stay safe on the road. Let’s take a look at the recently redesigned SaferCar app and the 5-Star Safety Ratings Program to see how they work! SaferCar Mobile App The SaferCar app allows you to save your vehicles, car […]
Spinal Cord Injury: What You Should Know
An automobile accident that causes a spinal cord injury can result in chronic pain and complications. The spinal cord provides a link between the brain and the remainder of the body’s central nervous system. Damage to the spinal cord can cause loss of movement and control of bodily functions. What to Know About Spinal Cord […]
