Summer is here, kids are out of school, and vacations are starting. While many people enjoy swimming, the number of drowning accidents typically go up during this time of year. Kids are among the most common drowning victims. Safe Kids Worldwide recently released a report on open water drowning. According to their information, every year…
Motorcycles are a great way to get around, whether you use them to get to work or for a fun trip or vacation. Motorcycle safety is of great importance. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently announced that the California Motorcycle Safety Program (CMSP) is celebrating 30 years of education for motorcyclists this month. In addition…
The National Safety Council, NSC, has announced that June is National Safety Month. The month is dedicated to providing people with information and materials to get the safety message out to the public. The month focuses on informing people how to reduce some of the leading causes of injuries and death on the roads, in…
Motor vehicle deaths are on the rise, according to a new report released by the National Safety Council, NSC. Information gathered from 2016 indicates a significant rise in highway fatalities. It is estimated that approximately 400,000 people died in U.S. crashes in 2016. This is a 6% increase over 2015 and a 14% increase over…
Bicyclists should feel safe to ride on the area’s roads, but this was not the case for one woman who was seriously injured after falling from her bike while riding in La Jolla. The roadway was dangerous because of a large pothole that caused her to fall. The woman filed a lawsuit and recently received…
Vehicle accidents are quite common, prompting the need for parents, educators, and others, to be concerned about school bus safety. School bus accidents are not common, but when they do occur, they may cause devastating injuries. A recent school bus accident in Tennessee resulted in the death of five children, and many more injuries. It…
Teen drivers are constantly taking to the roads, but many people wonder if they are adequately prepared these days. The concern comes after recent reports that indicate that in the last five years, 14,000 fatal accidents in the US have involved teenage drivers. In more than 4,200 of these crashes speed was a factor per…
