Backyard Grilling Safety

The onset of a New York summer brings with it many things - vacations and travel time, weddings, jet skis and boating...  whatever perks the season may bring your way, it's important to remember the accompanying insurance risks that come with it.
There are dozens of risk exposures associated with some of our beloved summer pastimes and we have discussed many of them in this blog and on our Facebook page, but one of the most common and frequently overlooked is an American favorite and my favorite -barbeque.

Tips To Keep Your Kids Safe in the Car

Motor vehicle accidents continue to be the leading cause of death for children between ages 1 and 14, as Kingston and Newburgh NY insurance professionals recognize. But did you know that nearly 60% of deaths were due to failure to use appropriate car seats, boosters, or seat belts? Surprisingly, as studies find that over 80% of child safety seats are misused, and in some areas, the rate soars to 95%.

Here is some good news from the Car-Safety Organization: Simply using car seats and boosters correctly can save lives. According to statistics, fatal injuries to infants can be reduced by as much as 71%. Proper use of boosters can cut the toddler injury rate in half.