When most adults were children, seat belts were not required to be used by law. Many of us may remember the days when we sat in the back seat and putting on a seat belt never even crossed our minds. But research has shown that using a seat belt saves lives. Times have changed and […]
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GM Recalls 690,000 Trucks in U.S. over Power Steering Defect
GM has announced a voluntary safety recall of nearly 700,000 pickups in the U.S. related to issues with the electrical power steering system. After reviewing customer complaints, GM has determined that certain 2014 light duty pickups may have a software malfunction that could cause a loss of power steering and lead to a crash. GM […]
Tips for Driving Safely Around Bicyclists
With most schools back in session, young bicyclists are out on the road in greater numbers. While bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicles, bikes are harder to see from inside a vehicle. And children riding bikes present an even greater challenge for drivers as they sometimes are not aware of their surroundings […]
Act Fast: What to Do in the Event of a Poisoning
Approximately 800,000 times a year in the U.S. the unthinkable happens – a child is rushed to the emergency room due to accidental poisoning. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, accidental poisoning is the second most common cause of unintentional injury death in the U.S. and about 90% of child poisonings occur […]
Keeping Your Child Safe in the Car
Most parents know that infants and small children need to be in car seats while traveling in a car. But the use of car seats and other safety restraints isn’t as clear once the children become older. Parents have many questions regarding the use of car seats such as: How long should a child use […]
