It’s rarely the bears in the woods or the sharks in the water that get us. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury and non-natural-caused death in the U.S. More than 2.5 million drivers and passengers are treated in emergency departments each year as the result of being injured in motor vehicle collisions. While there are no guaranteed techniques to survive all crashes, there are a few things that will help.

1. Wear a seatbeltEvery trip, in any vehicle. The primary lifesaver in vehicle collisions is wearing your seat belt. This sturdy and well-engineered belt prevents us from being …read more