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Your child wants to ride next to you in the front seat of your vehicle. You’ve heard that children are supposed to ride in the back, but you’re wondering if they’re really safer in the back seat. With all of the safety devices in modern cars, does it matter where they ride? It does. For…

One of the most common car or bicycle accident injuries is a broken bone. No matter how minor a broken bone happens to be, those who suffer such a fracture require medical attention. If major trauma is also involved, then you should contact 911 immediately. Other reasons to call 911 include the following: — If…

To many car aficionados, BMW is the ultimate driving machine. The handling, performance and luxury are significant draws that have made the German automaker a very popular choice for decades. Unfortunately, like many other automakers, BMW is not immune from criticisms about dangerous defects. Indeed, BMW was affected by the massive Takata airbag recall, but…

A broken hip is a serious injury that can alter your life in many ways. For example, this can make it difficult to walk. For this reason, you may not be able to live your day to day life. Although this is a serious injury, it’s good to know that there are a variety of…

When you were a child, you were probably told many times that bike helmets would keep you safe. You had to wear one. When you grew up and told your children the same thing, you believed it. Certainly, in many ways, bike helmets can and do help. They prevent some injuries or lower the severity…

Unless you’re a motorcyclist yourself, you may not realize that motorcycle riders are some of the best and safest drivers on the road. This is because they cannot afford to take the same kinds of risks that car drivers can. A motorcyclist doesn’t have any kind of protection — aside from a helmet — when…

When you tour a nursing home, they’ll make it sound like an ideal place for your elderly loved one to live. It may be, but you need to watch for signs of neglect to make sure that it’s as good as advertised. Remember, the elderly may not report neglect or abuse. They can feel ashamed…

With the proliferation of cell phones applications that help drivers navigate traffic zones, it is no surprise that more drivers use their phones for more than just their navigational tools while behind the wheel. After logging into a map application (for example) some drivers will take quick look at Facebook or ESPN.com while they’re driving…

A fatal semitruck accident happened in Pleasant Grove last Sunday. A 21-year-old driver did not survive the collision and a passenger in his vehicle required hospitalization. The accident happened a little after 12:30 p.m. Just before the collision, the 21-year-old driver was operating a Chevy Impala. He stopped at a two-way stop, and then drove…

Some people don’t think of drunk boating as a real hazard. They think of boats as toys more than vehicles. They may never drink and drive in a car, but they think nothing of spending hours on the water with a case of beer. There’s a party-style atmosphere that makes this seem less dire. The…