SAFETY TIPS FOR DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER
During the winter, many people head directly into the blustery conditions, such as Lake Tahoe and other areas of the Sierras, to enjoy the snow. When drivers who are used to conditions such as rain and occasional fog head into these areas of snow and sleet, they often face road conditions that...
7 Things Motorcyclists Should Check Before Riding
When heading out on the roads with a motorcycle, preparation is key. The lack of safety features found on cars such as airbags makes riding a dangerous proposition. To prevent serious injury, there are a number of steps that you can take to ensure that your ride is as smooth as possible...
Why Is a Hip Fracture So Dangerous?
Out of all the different bone injuries, hip fractures are one of the most serious. A patient who has been diagnosed with a hip fracture needs specialized medical care and hospitalization. But why are hip fractures so dangerous and sometimes even deadly?
Hip fractures immobilize the patient, often leaving...
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND: A DANGEROUS TIME FOR PEDESTRIANS
Halloween is a fun holiday for trick-or-treaters with families walking along and on the roads, dressed in costumes, heading from door to door for sweet treats and delightful delights. So many people go from sidewalk to street to fill their candy buckets. There is, however, a danger during these familial excursions: drivers.
WHICH CARS ARE SAFEST FOR TEEN DRIVERS?
For many parents, the idea of letting their children drive is a nerve-racking one. You can teach them all the best practices they need to keep themselves safe from distracted or reckless driving: do not text and drive; do not drive when...
5 Common Causes of Teenage Driver Accidents
When a crash involves a teenage driver, it can upend a family’s life in seconds. Young drivers are still developing judgment behind the wheel and often underestimate how quickly a situation can turn dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drivers aged 15–20 made up only about 5...
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SUN GLARE THIS SUMMER
We all love spending time outdoors in the sun during summertime, but it is important to be aware of sun glare and its effects. Sun glare can happen when sunlight reflects off a surface and directly into someone's eyes. For drivers, this can cause decreased visibility leading to accidents. How can the...
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MOTORCYCLE CRASHES
It should come as no surprise that motorcycle crashes tend to be more severe than car crashes. While there are a number of measures motorcyclists can take to reduce the risk of injury, there is an even larger issue to consider: motorcycle crashes are disproportionately more likely to occur than car crashes.
What...
Motorcyclists: Dress for the Slide, Not the Ride
It is no secret that motorcycle crashes often are deadly. Nearly 80% of all American motorcycle crashes (4-in-5) cause injury or death. While these crashes can be tragic, there is something every motorcycle rider can do to significantly decrease their risk of injury in an accident: wear protective gear. As the saying...
SHOULD YOU GET HIGHER LIMITS ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE POLICY?
Before the age of online convenience, most people met with a broker before purchasing any kind of insurance policy. One of the roles the broker filled was they advised policyholders on what could happen if they did not have enough coverage.
Unfortunately, with the proliferation of online auto insurance,...