Many people in Minnesota may think about car accidents when getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, but it can be just as important to think about boating accidents before going out on the lake. Boating accidents can lead to serious personal injuries with long-term consequences, and taking action to prevent capsizes, crashes or other boat problems can help to protect the boat, the passengers and the captain. There are several tips that can help boaters to protect themselves from accidents and keep safe out on the water.
Boating accidents can bring danger on the water
Impaired driving prevention gets its own month
The Trump administration has designated December 2017 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, which should interest those in Minnesota who wonder what they can do to lower the number of fatalities due to alcohol. Many are not aware that having even one drink could qualify as impairment, so it's important to also raise awareness of the trend.
Be sure to follow these car insurance claim tips
You never want to be part of a car accident, but there is no way of knowing what the future will bring. Even if you follow the rules of the road, another driver could make a mistake that causes a crash.