2012

Every once in awhile, it’s nice to revisit the basics of what to do should you be involved in an accident.  These next few tips come from FindLaw.com, and they might not apply to every situation, but they’re still important to consider. No matter the type of accident that you’ve been involved in, you should… read more

Although being involved in an automobile accident can be stressful, it’s important to keep your cool and make the right decisions so that you can avoid further hassles in the future.  A new report from the Better Business Bureau offers some tips on how to protect yourself in the wake of an accident, especially as… read more

With summer here for the foreseeable future, the Consumer Products Safety Commission is spreading the word about how to stay safe while engaging in various outdoor activities. Their latest target is the practice of riding all terrain vehicles.  Between 2004 and 2006, the death rate among ATV riders under the age of 16 rose 65%… read more

It’s a sad fact that many people from across the country don’t pay attention to safety the way that they should.  But for those persons who want to keep their families safe but simply aren’t sure where to begin, it’s good to know that there are various resources out there that can help. One of… read more

Now that summer is here, individuals from across the country are going to be heading out into the sun.  To stay safe in those instances, the Food and Drug Administration is spreading the word on how to protect your family. Their latest safety announcement concerns how to keep infants safe when exposed to direct sunlight. … read more

With summer finally here, numerous websites are offering tips on how to stay safe when engaged in various outdoor activities.  And today comes a new report talking about how to be safe while on a bike. Specifically, the safety tips are geared toward those cyclists who ride with like-minded individuals, in races and other similar… read more

With so many dangers to worry about in our daily lives, there’s perhaps one danger that often gets overlooked:  the weather.  A new report demonstrates how complacent we’ve become, and illustrates how dangerous ignoring warnings could be. Consumer Reports is attempting to educate people on the various weather alerts out there and what we should… read more

Motorcycle safety is always an important issue, but today it becomes especially pertinent to look twice for these at-risk drivers. That’s because today is Ride to Work Day, in which motorcyclists from across the country are called on to ride their motorcycle to and from their place of employment.  The hope is that enthusiasts can… read more

If you’re looking for tips on how to stay safe while out on the roads, you could do a lot worse than listening to those persons who have a million miles of safe driving under their belts. The Postal Service has thousands of employees who have met that impressive benchmark; 7,065 postal carriers since 2005… read more

A new article gives tips to those persons who plan to descend on campgrounds and other park areas over the Memorial Day weekend, and even though the report concerns people in the state of Utah, the lessons could be applied just about anywhere. When taking your family camping or just heading out by yourself or… read more

We’ve gotten the government’s stance on how to make sure that you’re staying safe from skin cancer, and now Consumer Reports is offering their two cents on what sunscreen to use and how to apply it. In an effort to determine what products are best for consumers, the organization tested a total of 18 of… read more

Now that school is either out or just about out, families across the country are gearing up for summer road trips.  But before they do, Consumer Reports is spreading the word about the importance of checking the condition of spare tires.  To that end, they offer a few tips on how you can make sure… read more