Pedestrian accidents are still a huge problem in the U.S. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), a pedestrian is killed every two hours and injured every 10 minutes in the and pedestrians are one of the few roadway users that have actually seen an increase in fatal collisions in the […]
Top 5 Ways to Stay Alert at the Wheel
November 4, 2015 By
In honor of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week we bring you five tips for staying alert at the wheel. Get Enough Sleep Sleep debt builds up with prolonged sleep deprivation. Different people need different amounts of sleep, and excessive sleep is not beneficial, but if you get less than your optimal amount of sleep each night […]
California Requires Rear-Facing Car Seats for Children Under 2
September 30, 2015 By
California is the third state in the U.S. to pass a law that will require children to stay in rear-facing child safety seats until they reach the age of two. Parents have plenty of time to prepare. Currently, children must ride in rear-facing seats until they are one year of age. The new law does […]
Two Students Killed in Houston School Bus Accident
September 15, 2015 By
Two students were killed in a school bus accident in Houston this morning. The bus driver and the other two students on board were hospitalized. Witnesses were shocked and horrified watching the bus nosedive off the overpass, flip over, and land on its side on the embankment below. The accident was reportedly caused by another […]
3 Common Causes of Car Crashes – Are You at Risk?
August 24, 2015 By
Even the most careful drivers make mistakes. Some dangerous behaviors are obvious, but sometimes we do very dangerous things in the course of normal driving without even being aware of it. For instance, you know better than to drink and drive, and that certain types of prescription medications cause impairment, but you may not realize […]
4 Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
August 21, 2015 By
More than 80% of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death to the motorcyclist, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The importance of wearing the proper gear cannot be overstated. Helmets get the most press, but you also need the right gloves, jackets, pants, and boots to protect your entire body. Here […]
Types of Car Accidents
August 18, 2015 By
Rear-End Collisions Rear-end collisions are the most common type of auto accident. Most happen at low speeds, but even so, they can cause whiplash injuries which can result in both brain and soft tissue injury. Contrary to popular belief, fault is not automatically assigned to the driver who hit the car in front of them. […]
Tailgating Vs. Tailgating
August 6, 2015 By
Everything you ever wanted to know about tailgating but were too afraid to ask. Warning: The information contained in this infographic is both informational and graphical in nature. That is why it is called an infographic. They could have also tried “graphrmational” but that sounds funny and there are four consonants in a row, which […]
Are Your Tires about to Blow Out?
July 31, 2015 By
As families hit the road for summer vacations, they are often setting themselves up for a tire blowout and a potentially deadly accident. Summer heat increases the likelihood of a blowout. Long drives at high speeds, such as traveling on the Interstate, cause tires to heat up even more. And many families travel in RVs […]
