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.
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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By now, we know the serious dangers of distracted driving. But did you know distracted driving could result in traffic offenses and/or criminal charges? Distracted driving, specifically texting and driving, is generally a new area of law and is largely untested in many courts in America. Texting and driving is a crime in 47 states, [...]
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We all know driving distracted is bad and not to do it, but sometimes, we do it anyway. Regardless of the consequences, we whip out our phones to quickly respond to a text, change a song, fix our makeup, or take a bite out of our snack, thinking nothing will happen. But when it comes […]
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, with the emphasis of the bulk of the campaign from April 4th to April 13th. In the campaign’s effort to recognize the dangers and reduce the number of preventable deaths, it is important to understand your part in preventing distracted driving. To better understand the scope of [...]
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Chances are, you see distracted drivers every day. Arguably, you’ve seen distracted drivers every time you hit the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving behaviors, including texting, led to 3,450 deaths in 2016 alone. Since measuring distracted driving behaviors can be [...]
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While winter is often deemed a wonderland, it unfortunately brings serious road hazards that can threaten the lives of those on the road. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, nearly 21% of all car collisions are weather-related, meaning adverse weather conditions contributed to the crash. Every year, weather-related [...]
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September 22nd marked the beginning of fall, a time often associated with cold weather, home-cooked meals, and upcoming holidays. But the change of the season also brings changes to road conditions. Seasonal changes mean different hazards for drivers and require a driver’s full attention to prevent a serious car accident. Regardless if [...]
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In honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it’s time we take another look at the problem responsible for 11% of all car accidents leading to fatalities, unnecessarily claiming nearly 4,000 lives each year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates over 800,000 vehicles are being driven by someone using a [...]
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