Nearly 70,000 bus accidents occurred in 2014 alone. When you think about safe ways to travel, buses might be near the top of the list. After all, they transport school children nearly every day, take people to work, and take groups of people on tours. Bus drivers have...
Major gaps in federal law may put us all at risk of accidents involving trucks. As Americans, we put a certain amount of trust in the government to keep us safe. From the food we eat to the products we buy, we believe that the government’s regulations will protect us....
You are under no obligation to give a statement. After a car accident, chances are good that you are not exactly feeling your best. You may be in a significant amount of pain, and feeling dazed, in shock, or just overwhelmed thinking about how your life got turned...
Taking basic precautions can help keep your family safe. Parents want nothing more than to keep their kids safe from harm, whether it be at home, at school, or on the playground. Yet one of the most dangerous places that our kids can be is in the car. According to the...
These 11 cars have not been involved in any fatal accidents. We all want to be safe on the road. But how can we really know which cars are the safest to drive? A new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has one potential answer, with its list...
One of the biggest risks of dog bites is an infection. They say that dogs are man’s best friend, and for good reason — dogs are faithful, loyal companions, quick to greet their owners, full of love and affection, and protective of their homes and yards. Yet those same...
Summer is prime time for tire blowouts. Learn how to avoid them. Summer is here, and along with pool parties and picnics, many people plan vacations during the coming months. What many travelers don’t realize is that hot summer weather — particularly in states like...
Summer road trips can be fun — and dangerous. Learn how to stay safe. School is out for the summer, and for most of us, that means it’s time to hit the road for summer vacations. While many parents are focused on other details of the family road trip — like packing...
You may be able to file an insurance claim for a slip and fall injury. Visiting friends is one of life’s great joys. But even at a close friend’s house, accidents can happen. Slip and fall accidents are fairly frequent causes for homeowner insurance claims, and can be...
Learn the true signs of drowning to stay safe this summer. Across California and Arizona, we are lucky to enjoy swimming weather through much of the year. But now that spring and summer are in full gear, we spend plenty of time in pools, oceans, and lakes. While...
