Archive: 2013
Motorcycle Safety - Protective Gear and Safety Awareness
May 13, 2013 | Category: Bike AccidentsHaving the right "riding" apparel and riding a bike with the right safety equipment are both steps in preventing motorcycle crash injuries.
Work zone driving tips
May 10, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDuring the past 5 years in work zone crashes more than: 4,400 persons died (85% of whom was the driver or passenger) and 200,000 persons were injured.
Vehicle Accidents and the Weather - Driving Tips
May 8, 2013 | Category: Automobile Accidents"Fog, rain and slick pavement often occur in Florida and have caused many vehicle accidents. When there's inclement weather, different driving skills are required."
How to Find Out About Vehicle Recalls - They Happen Every Day
May 6, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIn one day there were eight vehicle recalls exceeding 1.8 million vehicles. How can you find out about these recalls?
Tips for Parents of Teen Drivers
May 3, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsStatistics show that a teen's risk of being in a car crash is highest in the first 12 months after getting the driver's license.
May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month
May 1, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsA new Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and Liberty Mutual survey of 1,708 11th and 12th graders reported that nearly a quarter of teens in the U.S. (23%), admit to driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs used illegally at some point.
How to Stay Safe on Motorcycles
April 26, 2013 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsIt is particularly important for motorcyclists to do everything they can to stay safe.
Quiet Cars - A Threat to Pedestrians and Bicyclists?
April 22, 2013 | Category: Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsAccording to the Department of Transportation, hybrid and electric cars are so quiet that pedestrians and bicyclists don't know they are there.
What should children do in an emergency? Call 911.
April 19, 2013 | Category: Child InjuriesKidsHealth.org says that "teaching children how to use 911 in an emergency could be one of the simplest - and most important - lessons you'll ever share."
What Causes Rollover Accidents?
April 17, 2013 | Category: Vehicle RolloversDevastating personal injury or wrongful death can result from vehicle rollovers.