By Staff Writer When airbags were introduced, car makers and safety advocates hailed it as a seminal moment in vehicle safety, comparing them to the advent of seatbelts in the 1970s. While airbags have helped reduce the physical impacts of car collisions, they do carry some danger. Anyone with a newborn is certainly, or at […]

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By Staff Writer One crisp, clear morning, both Susan Delacroix and Kimberly Dear boarded a small plane with six experienced skydivers. They were new to an exciting sport they wanted to experience for themselves. Little did they know, the plane they were boarding would prove to be much more dangerous than the skydiving itself. Shortly […]

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By Staff Writer Due to emerging technologies being adopted by the public at large, much attention has been focused lately on cell phones and distracted driving. As many as 9 states prohibit all drivers from using handheld phones while another 34, including Tennessee, have banned text messaging. No state though has banned cell phone use […]

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By Staff Writer Through a better understanding of what keeps kids safe in the event of a car accident, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have revised their recommendations for child safety seats. Rather than basing their recommendations on seat type, the new guidelines are by age. […]

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