For The First Time, Accidents Are Now The Third Leading Cause of Death

In 2016, the United States had a record 161,374 accidental deaths.  According to the National Safety Council, every three minutes someone dies from a preventable accident.  And every second, an American is injured in a preventable accident.  These figures include motor vehicle accidents, falls, drownings, drug overdoses, etc.  Obviously, we can and must do better.   Safety on our roads, in our homes and in our businesses must become as much as a priority as curing cancer and preventing heart disease (the other top three leading causes of death) Here are some things you can do to protect yourself and your family: Despite vast improvements in vehicle design and safety technology, motor vehicle deaths rose 6.8 percent to 40,237 in 2016 (the 2017 data is not completed yet).  This issue really boils down to us becoming more conscientious drivers. Buckle up, slow down, maintain your vehicle’s brakes, tires, lights, etc.  Put down your…

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