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In 2016, almost 300,000 teenagers were treated for injuries sustained in car accidents, with 2,433 of those teenagers suffering fatal injuries. Car accidents are the leading cause of fatalities among teenagers. New and inexperienced drivers are notorious for not wearing their seat belts, with teenagers being the highest percentage among drivers. Wearing your seat belt […]

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and when you least expect it.  One moment you could be walking on a sidewalk and the next you may be on the ground and in pain. If you suffer a slip and fall injury, your case may be more common than you think. Some of the most […]

Many people assume they are safe when crossing the street because they are in a crosswalk or crossing at a traffic light. Pedestrians should be just as aware while walking as drivers in a pedestrian-heavy area. A pedestrian is fatally injured every 88 minutes in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]

This year’s annual Firefighter Safety Stand Down week takes place between June 16 to 22. The 2019 theme focuses on reducing exposure to cancer, a serious threat to firefighters who experience much higher cancer rates than the general population. While firefighters have a higher rate of oral, urinary, gastrointestinal, and respiratory cancers than most Americans, […]

Technology is developing, and it is quickly impacting the newest vehicles. Safety features, such as hands-free driving and interior cameras, are leading to a newer, safer world. Fortunately, installed cameras are relatively cheap. In recent years, it is easy to find a moderately priced vehicle with cameras that help with one’s blind spots and rear […]

Commercial drivers spend hours driving on highways, rural roads, and everything in between. This makes their job a dangerous one; one that requires patience, focus, and an ability to deal with boredom. Unfortunately, statistics prove that many truck drivers are encountering new distractions despite using hands-free devices. These distractions are leading to unsafe roads, injuries, […]

After Memorial Day, public and private pools offer people the opportunity for relaxation, recreation, and sport. While pools can be oases for those seeking a cool spot to swim, play, or workout, they can become the site of slip and fall accidents. People of all ages can slip and fall at a public or private […]

A recent study by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) has found that elevator fatalities among workers have more than doubled since 2003 with the highest numbers in 2015. The CPWR also found that the most elevator fatalities occurred in the construction industry compared to other fields. The second highest field was manufacturing, […]

When shopping for a new car, many different factors influence your final decision. Aside from gas mileage and maintenance, consider test-driving vehicles that offer automatic emergency braking (AEB) and forward collision warning (FCW) systems. When in place, AEB and FCW systems can protect you from potential accidents. These add-ons are becoming more available thanks to […]

Elder drivers are making up more of the driving population. Although, on average, older drivers are involved in less accidents than younger drivers, the question of when and how to stop a senior from driving is very tricky. Therefore, the decision of when to stop a senior from driving is left to the family to […]