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Keep a Safe Driving Distance to Avoid Accidents

The 3 second rule can keep you safe on the road. Driver’s education classes may seem like a lifetime ago for most drivers, but if you think back, you may recall some facts that you learned — like just how much space you should leave between your car and the vehicle in...

These Basic Steps Can Help Prevent Falls

Older Americans are at an increased risk of injuries from falls. For Americans over the age of 65, one of the greatest risks of injury and even death is due to accidental falls. One out of every three older people falls each year — and falling once doubles a person’s...

The Best and Worst Nursing Homes

Learn how you can choose a nursing home for your loved one. Recently, U.S. News and World Report released a ranking of the best and worst nursing homes in the country by location. This evaluation is based on data from Nursing Home Compare, which is a program offered...

Driving While Tired Can Significantly Increase Your Accident Risk

We’re all sleep-deprived — but driving after sleeping too little is like driving drunk. We all know the risks of driving while drunk or under the influence of drugs. But what many people don’t realize is that there are substantial risks involved with something that...

How to Avoid Truck Blind Spots

Being aware of truck blind spots can help you avoid accidents with big rigs. If you drive a regular car, truck, or SUV, one of your worst fears may be getting into a wreck with a semi-truck, bus, or other large vehicle. It is a realistic fear, given that large trucks...

How Bicyclists Can Avoid Accidents

Driving defensively and following the rules of the road can help bikers stay safe. Bicycling is growing in popularity across the United States as a form of transportation. Although it is still less common to see bikers commuting here than in Europe, biking has emerged...

How the Statute of Limitations Impacts Your Personal Injury Case

Learn how time matters when it comes to filing a lawsuit. When you have been hurt in an accident, probably the last thing on your mind is rules of the legal system. It probably doesn’t matter to you that courts in this state require you to file a lawsuit in a certain...

Get Your Motorcycle Ready for Spring

Follow these basic maintenance tips to get ready to ride. Spring is officially here, and summer is just around the corner. For motorcycle enthusiasts, that means just one thing: it’s time to rev up your engines and get ready for the coming months of great riding! But...

The Hidden Dangers of Window Coverings

Check your home to be sure that your window coverings do not put your children at risk. If you are a parent or otherwise have young children in your life, chances are good that you have done a basic safety check of your house, and have found that it meets minimum...