Traffic accidents are the leading cause of childhood death and injury; they kill about 260,000 children a year and injure about 10 million more. Children between the ages of 10 to 19 are largely represented in this number. There are a few simple safety tips and precautions you can take to greatly reduce your chances to in being a part of this statistic. 

1.) Pay attention!! Obey posted traffic signs, they are there to help warn you of what may be ahead such as a winding road or a sharp left turn. 

2.) Drive according to the road conditions. Use slower speeds during rainy or snowy weather; wet roads greatly increase the required distance to break safely. 

3.) Wear your seatbelt. They will not only keep you safe in an accident but could help you prevent one.

4.) Don’t tailgate. Try to keep as much distance between you and other vehicles, this includes driving next to another car.

5.) Pay extra attention in parking lots, this is the area where most traffic injuries happen. There is a higher volume of people around and therefore there is a much higher risk of vehicle-pedestrian accidents. 

If you or someone you know has lost a loved one in an Ohio fatal car accident, contact our office at 1.800.637.8170 for some information or a FREE copy of The Ohio Accident Book.