safety
Counterfeit Airbags: Does your car have the real deal?
In October of last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a consumer safety advisory to alert owners of vehicles as well as repair professionals about the dangers and severity of counterfeit airbags. A trend has occurred which involves sale and use of counterfeit airbags as replacement parts in vehicles involved in crashes. These…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Drop Side Cribs
The Dangers of Drop Side Cribs Cribs are necessary for any home with a baby, but did you know that they may potentially be a hazard to your child? Drop side cribs have contributed to thousands of injuries and dozens of deaths of babies in the United States. Drop-side cribs were originally made to help…
Read More5 to Drive
5 to Drive The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just launched the new “5 to Drive” campaign for teen drivers. The campaign encourages parents to discuss five different topics featured on www.safercar.gov/parents/teendriving. The five topics are: 1. No cell phone use or texting while driving, 2. No extra passengers, 3. No speeding, 4. No…
Read MoreWhy You Should Be Cautious Exiting Your Vehicle after a Car Accident
Why You Should Be Cautious Exiting Your Vehicle after a Car Accident Whenever you are involved in a car accident, it is very common to want to exit your vehicle to see the damages and to speak with the other party. While this is necessary and something you should do, standing on the side of…
Read More10 Tips for Holiday Home Safety
10 Tips for Holiday Home Safety As you start to trim your tree and deck your house for the holidays, be sure to keep safety in mind. An annual average of 230 home structure fires start with Christmas trees and end in four deaths, 21 civilian injuries, and $17.3 million in direct property damage a…
Read MoreThe Newest Safety Features for Vehicles
The Newest Safety Features for Vehicles In the past, we have seen safety features developed to help protect you in a car accident, such as the air bag and seat belt. Now, safety features are being developed to prevent an accident from even happening at all. Karl Brauer of Kelley Blue Book said, “We are…
Read MorePreparing you vehicle for winter
Preparing you vehicle for winter Vehicles require special attention during the winter months. It is critical that you prepare your vehicle before the colder months arrive. Tire Pressure: Lower air temperatures can cause lower tire pressure. Checking your tire pressure every week is recommended year round, but doing so in the winter is much more…
Read MoreElevator Design that has Killed Children for Years
Elevator Design that has Killed Children for Years Thousands of people have installed small elevators in their multiple story houses and condos all over the country, but many are unaware of how hazardous these elevators can be for small children. Several incidents have been reported of children entrapping themselves between the hoistway door (a swing…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Household Cleaning Products
The Dangers of Household Cleaning Products Would you be surprised if you found out that only 7 percent of your household cleaning products adequately disclosed their contents? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), this is not the only disturbing fact they found in their studies. Not only are companies not disclosing their cleaning products…
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