There are some car features we take for granted, like the seat belt. The seat belt was not always a standard feature in cars. In fact, they were first implemented in airplanes! We take a look at the history of seat belt safety to better understand where they came from and how important they are […]
In Nevada alone, 22 percent of the total car fatalities are unbelted. Wearing a seat belt is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. This is your reminder to buckle up every time you get behind the wheel. You should also ensure that your passengers buckle up and […]
Accidents happen every day and car accidents are a normal sight on Las Vegas roads. Have you ever wondered if any of those accidents could have been avoided? If the accident was a rear-end crash the answer is yes. Yes, it is possible to avoid a rear-end collision. Here, we will provide our top tips […]
We all know how bad habits can impact our quality of life. Whether it’s staying up too late or not drinking enough water. Bad habits can even impact our safety while driving. While hydration may not impact our driving, other bad habits can lead to dangerous and even deadly consequences. Here, we will discuss bad […]
Car accidents are an unfortunate part of everyday life. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) compile annual traffic fatality statistics. In 2017 in the United States: There were 34,247 fatal motor vehicle crashes There were 37,133 deaths resulting from those motor vehicle crashes […]
Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Car Accident that was Not Your Fault No matter how minor, car accidents are never fun to deal with. There is a lot to handle: insurance companies, possible car repairs or rental cars, and medical care—all while dealing with your regular, everyday life! Accidents are frustrating to deal with…especially […]
Unfortunately, lower back pain and back injuries are fairly common. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, about 80 percent of adults experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain can result from a sports injury, home improvement projects, or simply working in the garden. In rare cases, back […]
You are driving home and all of a sudden you see a vehicle coming your way. Uh-oh, the vehicle approaching you appears to be in your lane. You are facing a wrong-way driver. What do you do? Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common scenario. Here we discuss detection systems and other safety tips for you and […]
Social media is a fact of modern-day life. From Twitter to Instagram to Facebook, most of us have at least one social media profile these days. For the most part, these social media sites can seem harmless. We share news stories we like, or post photos of loved ones or tweet a funny article. And […]
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a huge problem in the United States. Every single day, people who have had too much to drink get behind the wheel of a car. This causes danger to the drunk driver and all others on the road. This highly dangerous behavior is a crime and causes many tragic […]