Month: October 2021
What should you know for Pedestrian Safety Month?
Last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation established October 2020 as the first National Pedestrian Safety Month. It is important to note that pedestrian safety should be a priority for all road users year-round. This focus is especially important in Tennessee. Our state garnered a dangerously high ranking of 13 out of 50 states and
Crash avoidance technology has big benefits for drivers under 25
According to recent studies by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), crash avoidance features like forward collision warning, lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking are especially effective among drivers under 25. The HLDI performed three separate studies of insurance claims data. The three studies focused on vehicles from Honda, Kia and Subaru. The researchers compared data
Newborn loungers recalled for suffocation risk, 8 infant deaths
About 3.3 million newborn loungers manufactured by the Boppy Co. have been recalled after eight babies died from suffocation while sleeping in the devices. Babies should never be left to sleep on an incline, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Instead, they should always be placed on their backs on a firm, flat surface