Halloween is a beloved holiday for many reasons, most of all for kids being trick-or-treating. While you're putting the finishing touches on your child's costume or heading out to a costume contest yourself, know what you can be doing to keep all individuals safe on this night.
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Pre-Season Vehicle Safety Checklist
Seasonal changes can have significant wear and tear on your vehicle, especially in a state like Mississippi where winter weather is largely unpredictable. Because of this, early fall is an ideal time to perform preventative maintenance that can prepare any car for the...
How To Check For Car Seat Recalls
In an effort to improve roadway safety conditions both in and out of a vehicle, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) maintains a database of recalled cars, parts, and child seats. By visiting their website, you can access the entire list...
Four Laws You Need To Know As a Driver In Mississippi
Getting a driver’s license is a privilege, not a right. As such, all motorists have certain responsibilities behind the wheel and laws that they should know. Whether you are a newly licensed driver or have years of experience under your belt, this is a great opportunity to review some of the rules...
How To Prevent Falls In Older Adults
Anyone is at risk of a fall, but older adults are at a significantly increased risk of sustaining debilitating injuries in falls due to physical changes and certain health conditions. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that:
More than one in four...Don’t Make These 5 Common Child Car Seat Installation Mistakes
All parents want to keep their young children safe when riding in the car. However, many children are at an increased risk of injury without their parents even knowing.
Child restraint systems, which are meant to improve safety, are often used incorrectly. In fact, data from the
What Are The Child Car Seat Laws In Mississippi?
Whether as a driver or a passenger, getting around in a motor vehicle is something many of us do every day. It can be easy to forget that being properly secured with a seat belt, child car seat, or booster seat can be the difference between life and death. Having your...
How Can I Prevent Common Child Injuries
Injuries are the leading cause of unintentional death in children and teenagers. More than 20 million child injuries are estimated to occur in the U.S. each year, resulting in approximately 300,000 emergency room visits and 16,000 child fatalities.
You can never completely “injury-proof” your home. But, the good news is that...
December Is National Safe Toys And Gifts Month
The holiday season is a magical time of year, but it’s not without dangers. Each year, thousands of young children are injured by unsafe, hazardous, or defective toys and products. December is the biggest toy-giving month in the...
Which Holidays Are The Most Dangerous For Drivers?
Each year, millions of Americans hit the road to spend the holidays with their friends and families. With more people on the road and more holiday parties involving alcohol, does the risk of getting into a car accident increase during these times of the year?
Below, we’ll discuss car...