US employers incur billions of dollars in accident-related expenses involving employees in crashes every year. Investing in roadway safety campaigns can actually help these companies save money. The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety is an organization that focuses on educating companies about the need to inculcate safe driving practices…
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Shutting Down Red Light Camera Programs Costs Lives
Cities that choose to shut down their red light camera programs may see a spike in the number of people killed in traffic fatalities caused by red light violations. According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, red light camera programs in several large American cities were…
Daylight Savings Time Increases Car Accident Risks
Daylight savings has been in effect for about 6 weeks in Georgia, which is enough time for most people to make the adjustment to longer days. However, did you know that your car accident risks increase as soon as Daylight Savings Time comes into effect? When your days become longer,…
Work Zone Awareness Week in Georgia
Earlier this month, Georgia officials joined hands with the Federal Highway Administration, OSHA, and various other local organizations to mark National Work Zone Awareness Week. Using the slogan Work Zone Safety Is In Your Hands, this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week aimed at educating construction workers about staying safe…
Distracted Driving Causing Spike in Auto Insurance Premiums
You may have noticed an increase in your family’s auto insurance premium rates recently. Average insurance payouts around the country are increasing, and distracted driving accidents are partly to blame. The increasing numbers of people dying in distracted driving-related accidents are causing auto insurers to raise premiums. The role of…
Single Hour of Lost Sleep Can Double Your Accident Risk
A large body of evidence supports the fact that your accident risks increase when you are driving in a fatigued condition. But just how sleepy do you have to be to be involved in an accident? According to a new study, your accident risk doubles if you have lost just…
Drones Could Play a Critical Role in Post-Accident Emergency Care
In the future, drones carrying blood products and medical supplies could prove to be an integral part of emergency and critical care after an accident. The first few hours after any car or truck wreck are critical for a victim. In fact, in severe accidents, the first hour after the…
Drivers with Epilepsy Face Increased Accident Risks
Road safety is always a concern when you suffer from a chronic medical condition. Results have been released from a recent study focused on obtaining a better understanding of the accident risks facing patients with epilepsy. According to statistics, between 2.5 to 3 million people in the United States currently…
Missing Accident Data Impedes Ability to Prevent School bus Accidents
The horrifying fatal school bus accident in Chattanooga in November that killed five children has highlighted the frailties in the system that make it difficult to track accidents and take steps to effectively prevent similar deadly crashes. In November, a bus left Woodmore Elementary School with approximately 37 students on…
More Americans Stay Safe Behind the Wheel with Seatbelt Use Reaching Historic High
The seatbelt still continues to be the most effective life-saving device in modern automobiles, and new research indicates that Americans are now using it at record highs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently reported that American motorists are buckling up at greater rates than ever before. The Agency reported…