Samantha is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University, with a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Business Administration. She is passionate about safety and health and often works in conjunction with injury experts to help inform the online community about life-changing safety tips.
For many, summertime means vacation and traveling to various places on their bucket list. While guidelines around the pandemic may affect travel plans this summer, driving safety is always something to keep top of mind no matter the reason or season. Summer weather brings different challenges and conditions to consider when hitting the [...]
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The aftermath of an accident can be overwhelming. After the initial shock, you may be wondering what to do, especially if you are a passenger in an automobile. Common questions you may have are: “how can I help?”, “what should I be doing?”, and “should I stay out of the way?” Following a collision, there […]
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We all know cars have blind spots, but what is a “no zone”? “No zones” are the four large areas around a large commercial truck or trailer in which a truck driver cannot see. Since these larger vehicles have large blind spots or “no zones”, it is incredibly important for the safety of everyone on […]
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It’s news we hear all too often: people have lost their lives on the road due to preventable car collisions. In fact, over 25% of fatal crashes in the United States involved unsafe speeds and/or aggressive driving according to the most recent year of data provided by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite [...]
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The holiday season can be one of the most dangerous times on the road due to the increase in drunk driving and poor weather conditions. Coupled with a global pandemic and widespread worry, American roads are more dangerous than ever. As many opt for road trips rather than spending time on an airplane this upcoming […]
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Halloween is a seasonal holiday celebrated by many Americans, children and adults alike. To celebrate, many head to the street to trick-or-treat in colorful and spooky costumes. Halloween in 2020 may be different than previous years, with less pedestrians and more at home activities due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. However you [...]
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Car accidents are unfortunately common. In 2019, an estimated 38,800 people lost their lives in car crashes. In the same year, 4.4 million people were seriously injured in a car collision and required medical attention. And that was a 2% decline from 2018 and a 4% decline from 2017. While the number of car accidents […]
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As the end of summer quickly approaches, so does the back to school season. While the current COVID-19 global pandemic has caused each school to reevaluate opening their doors, the back to school season may be different than years past. Whatever decision leaders make regarding individual schools, it is important to anticipate how those [...]
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Summer means much more than sunny days and no school; it also means millions of Americans will embark on a quintessential summer road trip to take advantage of free time and lovely weather. In fact, people drive about 20% more miles during summer months. Road trips are also especially popular in a COVID-19 world, a […]
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Car accidents are unfortunately common, yet usually preventable. To many, the term “car accident” is not accurate; many believe a driver is responsible for a collision and that the “accident” wasn’t really an accident all. With over 272 million cars on the road in the United States, the odds of getting in a fatal car [...]
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