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It’s the icy time of year, and pedestrians and drivers should be extra careful. If there is any reason to suspect that ice might be present, it is important to take every precaution to reduce the risk of falling, slipping, or driving off the road. Such precautions include: Wearing appropriate

Distracted driving is finally starting to be discussed as a major danger to communities. People are finally starting to notice that distracted driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. This is a major breakthrough, as more states, cities, and communities look at laws to address this troubling trend.

Now that the leaves on the trees have fallen to the ground it is important to watch where you walk, as the leaves could pose a danger to pedestrians. If leaves are not cleared away from sidewalks they can cover up hazards such as broken or raised concrete, or even

Too little, too late is a common saying, but sometimes it isn’t true. Sometimes it would be proper to say “just enough, too late,” when the authorities do the right thing only after something terrible has happened. A situation in Bloomington, Illinois is the latest example of just enough, too

There are a variety of different types of car accidents, including T-bone accidents, rear-end collisions, and head-on collisions. Each of these are more likely to occur under certain circumstances, and knowing those circumstances can help you avoid being in an accident. Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of

Americans have mostly warmed up to the importance of bike safety. After years and years of terrible accidents, most parents insist their children wear proper safety equipment when riding a bike. Though at one time we were young and rode our bikes without head protection, we don’t let our kids.

Riding a bicycle is an exuberant activity that all ages can enjoy. Schoolchildren ride bikes to get to and from school and visit friends. College students tool around campus to get to and from class and to their dorms or apartments. Families enjoy riding bikes together on warm, spring days.

Pedestrian accidents amounted to 173 deaths in New York in 2013. Sadly, some of those deaths were related to school-aged children, in particular those from kindergarten through 8th grade. No matter how much we teach our children to pay attention and look both ways when crossing the road, sometimes there

Earlier in September, a hit and run driver collided with a skateboarder and offered her assistance. The driver did not stop for an extended time or get out of her car. She did not give her name because she was late picking up her children from day care. Here’s a

School bus accidents become more pronounced this time of year with kids and adults going back to school. From September to December the roads are filled with buses carrying loads of children and adults to class. It’s a time of year when everyone needs to pay just a bit more