72,000 Lives Saved by Seat Belts
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, seat belts saved over 72,000 lives during the 5-year period from 2005 through 2009. Seat Belts Worn Incorrectly Can Result in Fines However, many people have developed bad habits regarding seat belts, like wearing the shoulder portion behind the back or under the arm. Unfortunately, wearing a seat [...]
Read MoreStudy Shows Prescription Drugs are the Leading Cause of Trucking Accidents
In 2007, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reviewed the causes of crashes involving commercial motor vehicles, like eighteen-wheelers. It was the first study of it’s kind to look at all pre-crash factors nation-wide. The top ten reasons for crashes might not surprise you, but the order might. Many people assume that fatigue would be [...]
Read MoreFalls are Leading Cause of Injury Death for Retirees
A quick trip to the grocery store can take a turn for the worst when someone slips and falls. Sometimes these accidents just require simple first aid, but sometimes they can cause major health issues and even death. According to the CDC, our likelihood of falling increases with age, falls are the leading cause of [...]
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