Florida leads the country in motorcycle deaths, according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That report said motorcyclist deaths made up 19 percent – or one fifth – of total motor vehicle fatalities in Florida in 2013, which was the year the report was released. In total, 467 motorcycle riders lost […]
5 Critical Steps to Take After a Motor Vehicle Accident
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there will be approximately 31 million visits to an emergency room in the United States due to an unintentional injury this year. Second only to falls, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of emergency room visits. Of the 31 million emergency room visits, more than 4 […]
I’m a Bicyclist and I’ve Just Been Hit by a Car, What Should I Do?
The 2012 National Survey on Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitudes and Behaviors reported that 29 percent of injuries that bicyclists sustain are a result of a car crash. The following steps will guide you on what to do in the event of being hit by a car while riding a bicycle. #1 – Remain Calm The […]
Texting While Driving, How Four Seconds Could End a Life
Car accidents are responsible for nearly 37,000 deaths per year in the US, and according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) people who text while driving cause 20% of vehicle collisions. Texting while driving has been known to cause many types of accidents from pedestrian accidents to multi-car pileups, also known as a […]
Unsafe and Immoral, the Price of Takata Airbags
It is the responsibility of all manufacturers, distributors and retailers to provide the public with safe products. This is especially true when the product is intended to protect us from harm. Unfortunately, Takata’s negligence for their airbag has caused numerous injuries and deaths and reminds us all that consumer safety is not always a company’s […]
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