Motor Vehicle Injury Health News Page 7

Researchers believe thousands of fatalities could be avoided each year

Hospitalizations from auto accidents down 7 percent in states with restrictions

Study authors and expert say better supervision, less smartphone use might cut the risk

No similar rise seen in areas of same states that aren't considered spring break destinations

Governors' safety group reports more than 2,100 killed in early 2014

Race also played a role, with blacks more likely to visit ER after crashes than whites, Hispanics

Front-facing models unsafe before age 2, experts say

State highway officials renew their warnings about drunk driving

Study found nearly half of teen crashes involved cars more than a decade old

Shift to lower-cost transportation carries a hefty price

Study highlights risks associated with all-terrain vehicles

Survey also finds that many text mom and dad from behind the wheel

Parents should limit car use, point out unsafe driving behaviors, be a good role model, set 'carfews'

Iowa study found three-quarters of kids drove the off-road vehicles, more than half were in accidents

Protective clothing and preparation are key