Snowmobile accidents can cause horrific injuries. Even when initial injuries are minor, the situation can turn deadly when injured riders are stranded out in the elements, and difficult to find or reach due to weather and other conditions. Alcohol and excessive speed are common contributors to snowmobile accidents. Here are some tips for staying safe […]
Impaired Driving Prevention Month
December 6, 2013 By
Although we tend to focus on drunk driving, impaired driving includes drugged driving, and for the last several years fatal accidents involving drugs have been on the rise. December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, and a time to remind drivers that impairment is not limited to too much partying during the holidays, but includes […]
School Bus Safety
November 30, 2013 By
They say that riding the school bus is the safest way for kids to get to school and back, but it can be a scary step for parents who worry about all the things that can happen along the way. School bus collisions are rare and when they occur, they usually cause more injuries to […]
Avoiding Winter Auto Accidents
November 25, 2013 By
Winter driving can be treacherous. Even on a clear day, you can encounter icy roads and snow blowing across the roadway unexpectedly. Snow and ice storms can be even more dangerous in areas of the country where they are rare, because drivers are not used to the conditions and road crews are not always prepared […]
Texting And Pedestrian Accidents
November 7, 2013 By
People often feel like it is fine to check their phone and answer messages when they are in calmer areas. When there are not as many cars around and speed limits are lower, it can seem easier to multitask by answering a few e-mails. However, these areas usually have more pedestrians. And in these areas, […]
Intoxication a Major Cause of Boating Accidents
October 7, 2013 By
When you are on a nice trip out on the water, the last thing that you want to think about is getting in an accident. Some people enjoy few drinks while boating, and not everyone is very safe while they are on their vessel. Unfortunately for many people, they end up getting in accidents because […]
Texting While Driving Makes You Blind
August 29, 2013 By
Every year thousands of people are injured or killed because of texting. It seems that modern technology has outpaced our survival instincts. Because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most alarming distraction. The federal government reports that 10% percent of all motor vehicle crashes […]
