Avoid these common motorcycle crashes There is a risk every time you're out on the road. Protect yourself from these common motorcycle crashes by being a proactive driver. Left Hand Turns Collisions In these cases, the opposite driver makes a…
What to do at the scene of an accident In the aftermath of a crash, know the right actions to take No one wants to get into a car crash. But being prepared and knowing what to do if you…
Fireplace Safety & Maintenance When the colder temperatures start to set in, many homeowners will turn to their fireplace, wood or pellet stoves as an additional heat source. While fireplaces can provide warmth and comfort, if you are not careful, they can…
Accidents with deer and animals You're covered if you have comprehensive insurance, which is an optional coverage you can add to your auto policy. FYI: Most drivers do add comprehensive. See more examples below of how animals can cause damage…
Facts + Statistics: Sports injuries Sports injuries According to the National Safety Council (NSC), in 2017 exercise and the use of exercise equipment led to the most injuries among the activities shown in the chart below, with more than 526,000…
Falls From the moment your baby starts to crawl, the world is a magical place filled with new adventures and discoveries. From a child’s perspective, everything is a potential mountain to climb (that giant bookshelf), obstacle to overcome (those pesky…
Kitchen Safety The kitchen is such a dangerous room for young children that some experts recommend they be excluded from it. That’s a difficult rule to enforce, because parents spend so much time there and most young children want to…
Tips for Handling a Tire Blowout For many drivers, there is nothing more frightening or potentially dangerous than a tire blowout at almost any speed. While the number of tire-related crashes has dropped dramatically since 2008, when all new vehicles…
Buying disability insurance Talk to the agent who sells you your life, health, auto or business insurance—he or she may either sell disability coverage or will be able to refer you to an agent who does. Your state's insurance department will also…
Distracted Driving Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,166 lives in 2017 alone. NHTSA leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America’s roads safe. 3,166 NUMBER OF…
