The weather plays a bigger role in our safety than we might imagine. Severe storm warnings can be very hazardous and cause significant damage to someone's home and neighborhood. Storms are usually to blame for causing property damage but the most dangerous threat...
Month: April 2013
Fatal car accidents increased last year
Car accidents continue to cause serious injuries and fatalities in Massachusetts and throughout the U.S. Despite an increase in awareness campaigns on distracted driving and other dangerous driving behaviors, fatal car accidents increased by five percent last year,...
‘Silver car’ rating system could protect older drivers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering a new safety rating system that would focus on older drivers. As the U.S. population continues to age and older people continue to drive, the NHTSA thinks it could be very beneficial to specifically...
Proper fitting head restraints can protect against whiplash
Many drivers wonder why their car's head restraints, commonly called head rests, don't fit comfortably. That's because they are designed to protect passengers instead of providing a comfortable place to rest their head.Head restraints are supposed to protect...