GM has recalled Chevrolet Bolt vehicles from model year 2017-2022 due to risk of the high-voltage battery pack catching fire. The recall affects more than 100,000 vehicles. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) is aware of a fire … Continue reading
Brake Safety for Commercial Motor Vehicles
Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 22-28, 2021. This event brings awareness to the importance of properly maintaining brake systems. During the 2020 event, 12% of the commercial motor vehicles inspected were removed from service for brake-related violations. Focus … Continue reading
What You Should Know About Broken Bones in Car Accidents
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading