Category: Pedestrian Injury
National Work Zone Awareness Week
Driving through a work zone can be hazardous for even the most experienced drivers. Each year, there are approximately 100,000 crashes in work zones. To help raise awareness about how to handle the dangerous conditions found in highway construction zones, the Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (ASHTO) and the American Traffic Safety Services[…]
Safe Halloween Driving
Halloween is one of the top three days for pedestrian accidents and fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It is important for drivers to be especially alert during the holiday when children are out trick-or-treating, usually between the hours between 4 and 8 p.m., as this is when most pedestrian accidents[…]
Parking Lot Safety During the Holiday Season
As holiday shoppers eagerly head to the malls and shopping centers in search of the perfect gift, many are unaware of the dangers they may face. The parking lots of many retail establishments are high-risk areas for injury, crime, and even fatality. During the prime holiday shopping season that extends from late November into early[…]
Return-to-School Safety Tips for Kids and Teens
The Increasing Risk of Pedestrian Fatalities According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children under 15 were one of the most at-risk age groups for pedestrian fatalities in 2015. Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW), a nonprofit group that advocates for children’s safety, notes that the rates of pedestrian injuries and fatalities in[…]
CPSC Warns Consumers of Hoverboard Risk
Consumers Urged Not to Use LayZ Board Hoverboards After Two Young Girls Die in House Fire The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently confirmed that a LayZ Board hoverboard was involved in a fatal house fire, which claimed the lives of two young girls. As a result, the commission has released an “urgent” warning to[…]