New research on choosing a child car seat and using it safely is vital information for Alaskan families. Experts now opine that children should ride in a backward facing car seat for longer than previously thought. Similar logic applies to keeping an older child in a booster seat longer than previously thought. Allowing a small child to prematurely ride without a car seat or booster … [Read more...]
November Is Child Safety And Protection Month
NOVEMBER is National Child Safety and Protection Month. An entire month dedicated to recognizing the potential hazards many children face in their everyday lives and taking tangible steps to prevent those dangers. The Holiday Season is Upon Us Halloween has passed, and November brings us into a month of remembering the many reasons we are thankful. Children… the children in … [Read more...]
Proper Use of Child Restraints and Car Seats
Alaskan parents may be unaware that the National Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) lists car accidents as the leading cause of death for children. Many of these deaths are preventable with the proper use of car seats or seat belts. Sadly, parents often use the wrong type of car seat or do not use car restraints properly. Alaskan Regulations On Seat Belts and Car Seats … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Distracted Driving in Alaska
Distracted driving caused 18 percent of all fatal accidents in 2010 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In addition to 3,092 people killed in accidents involving distracted drivers, an additional 416,000 were wounded in such accidents. One cause of distracted driving is cellphones use while driving. Research shows that drivers using a cellphone while driving … [Read more...]
Whiplash Injuries and Car Accidents
Whiplash injuries in car crashes affect many residents of Alaska. Whiplash refers to an injury of the neck caused by a rapid or violent movement. This type of injury is most commonly occurs in car crashes due to the body jolting upon impact. Whiplash can be very painful, very serious, and may take a long time to heal. Neck Muscles and Ligaments The neck contains muscles and … [Read more...]
Hours of Sleep Linked to Drowsy Driving
The amount of sleep an Alaskan has before he or she gets behind the wheel of a vehicle may be a factor in whether or not he or she is in an accident. A study by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that people who sleep 5 or 6 hours are significantly more likely to be involved in a crash than drivers who get a full eight hours of sleep. THE … [Read more...]
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