Auto Injury

Important Items to Have in Your Car In Case of Emergency

In case of an emergency situation, you always need to be prepared. Driving elicits unpredictable factors that could put you in a potentially dangerous situation. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, 2.35 million people in the US are injured in road crashes each year. Certain items should always be kept in a safe spot in your car in the event that you need to access them during an emergency. Whether you have been involved in an automobile accident, or are experiencing car issues on the side of the road, you should be keeping these items on hand at all times.

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The Importance of the Car Seat

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The few moments it takes to buckle your child into a car seat could save their life. Car seat statistics show that automobile accidents are the leading cause of death in children ages 3-14. While most parents know the importance of car seat restraints, 26% of children under the age of 8 who died in automobile accidents in 2014 were not restrained by age-appropriate car seats.

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Are You An Aggressive Driver?

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Being an aggressive driver means that you deliberately put people and property at risk. Examples of aggressive driving are actions such as running red lights, tailgating, cutting off other drivers and making lots of “close call” movements such as weaving in and out of traffic. Most of the time, an aggressive driver is in a rush to get somewhere and they assume these actions will get them their faster.

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What You Should Know About Safety-Related Defects

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It is important to understand the difference between motor vehicle defects that are considered safety-related and those that are not considered safety-related. A safety defect is one that poses risk to both motor vehicle safety and can exist in a group of vehicles, such as ones that are from the same manufacturer.

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