The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a seat belt reminder rule in December 2024. NHTSA estimates that the rule, which adds a seat belt warning requirement for rear seats and enhances warnings for driver and front passenger seats, will prevent over 500 injuries and save about 50 lives annually. Although seat belt use […]
Decreases in Traffic Fatalities, Including Pedestrian and Speeding-Related Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released early estimates of traffic fatalities in key subcategories for the first half of 2024. These estimates project a decline in nearly all subcategories, including pedestrian and speeding-related crashes, rollover crashes, and crashes involving occupants who were not wearing a seat belt. Better Roadway Safety The National […]
Mental Health and Injury: Combatting Seasonal Depression After an Accident
A personal injury can exacerbate emotional distress any time of year, but it can be particularly challenging in winter months. Injured individuals need to address both physical and mental recovery. Understanding the Link Between Injury and Seasonal Depression Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a regular seasonal pattern of depression during fall and winter months. Symptoms […]
11 Ways to Support Family Caregivers
According to a report by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), more than 53 million family caregivers are providing unpaid care for aging parents, family members with disabilities, chronic illnesses, veterans, and others. At least 2.7 million related caregivers care for children whose parents are unable to do so. Family caregivers support a wide range […]
How to Improve Long-Term Care
November is Long-Term Care (LTC) Awareness Month. It began to highlight LTC services to the public and encourage legislative action for additional funding. It also serves as a reminder to learn about the importance of planning for long-term care and to encourage conversations about doing so. Why LTC Awareness Matters Many individuals are connected to […]
