Tire blowouts can be serious, potentially resulting in catastrophic injury or death. However, if a truck experiences a sudden tire blowout on an interstate highway, it may result in a chain reaction involving multiple vehicles and many injured parties. Identifying the cause of the accident may be difficult, as there are many contributing factors. Determining[…]

According to recent recommendations from the CDC, this year it is especially important to get a flu shot because of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you and your loved ones have not yet gotten your influenza vaccines, now is the time. The agency says September and October are good months to get your flu shot. Why[…]

The CDC counted nearly 44 million licensed drivers age 65 or above in 2017, representing a 63% increase since the agency’s previous count in 1999. Crash risks increase as a person ages, but older individuals can take useful steps to keep themselves and others safe on the road. Crash Data: Risk Factors Emergency departments treat[…]

According to a recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), riding all-terrain vehicles or ATVs can result in serious – sometimes even fatal – injuries. Nearly 82,000 individuals received emergency medical treatment for injuries associated with ATV riding in 2018. Children and teens 16-years-old and younger accounted for 25% of those injuries.[…]

Halloween may look a little different this year, but children and adults across the country are still excited to safely celebrate this spooky holiday! Safety Tips This year, Halloween brings its own unique concerns. Trick-or-treaters and candy givers alike need to consider social distancing and public health concerns. Luckily, if you do decide to trick[…]