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Reducing Distracted Driving with “This App Saves Lives”

May 13, 2021 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, Risk Control, Webinars

For those who missed our webinar on reducing distractive driving with “This App Saves Lives” … here is a recording! At KMRD Partners we believe that risk management shouldn’t just be seen through an insurance lens. Rather it should also be viewed as a way to make everyday life experiences safer. We always look for […]

Distracted driving can lead to reckless endangerment

April 13, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments

On average, eight people lose their lives every day in the United States due to distracted driving. While mobile phone usage has been linked to distracted driving, these other activities can also significantly elevate risk: Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Grooming Reading, including maps Using a navigation system Watching a video Adjusting a radio, […]

Auto Fleet Risks. One of the most common moving violations is running a stop sign or red light.

February 12, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments

Here are the basics on the enforcement and penalties for Pennsylvania drivers who don’t come to a full stop at the “limit line” (a line painted on the street indicating where to stop), or if there is no limit line, at the entrance to the intersection or crossing. The fine for running a red light […]

Risks Ahead. Have you checked your New Year’s Eve Risk Profile lately?

December 31, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments

More than 4,000 vehicles are stolen on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day is the second most deadly day for drivers, according to the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety. Some people believe breaking anything on New Year’s Day could ring in a year […]

Business Auto Insurance Policy – Don’t Be Sideswiped By Negligent Entrustment

November 17, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / Insurance Coverage, One Minute From Normal Series, Risk Control / 0 comments

What if an unscheduled event suddenly seizes control of your business? Are you ready? With hazardous driving conditions about to return, it becomes even more important to examine the theory supporting negligent entrustment. The law maintains a company has a legal duty to investigate the driving records and qualifications of all potential drivers and take […]

Risks Ahead. Driving and just about anything else don’t mix… Fleet Safety

November 13, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments

According to a study fielded by AAA, listening to the radio and driving is a category 1 distraction. Talking on a hand-held or hands-free cell phone resulted in a category 2 distraction. Using an error-free speech-to-text system to listen to and compose e-mails is a category 3 distraction. Hands- and eyes-free use of Apple’s Siri […]

Risks Ahead. Drowsy Drivers Cause Accidents – Update Your Auto Fleet Manual to Increase Awareness

October 23, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments

According to a study by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, between 2009 and 2013 21% of all fatal crashes involved a drowsy driver. 1. 37% of drivers report having fallen asleep behind the wheel at some point in their lives. 2. 11% report having fallen asleep behind the wheel in the past year. 3. Most […]

Fleet Safety – Hands-free cell phone hazards

July 28, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments

KMRD Are You Ready for One Minute From Normal?

Hands-free cell phone hazards At our website www.oneminutefromnormal.com we ask visitors the question: What if an unscheduled event suddenly seizes control of your business? Are you ready? While 14 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands prohibit all drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving, no state has a similar blanket […]

Auto liability and collision claims costs are rising

March 29, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments

At our website www.oneminutefromnormal.com we ask visitors the question: What if an unscheduled event suddenly seizes control of your business? Are you ready? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. motor vehicle crashes in 2012 cost an estimated $1 trillion ($1,000,000,000,000) in terms of loss of productivity and loss of life. An […]

Philly is 189 in Car Collisions – Not Much Of An Improvement

September 25, 2013 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments

In a report released by Allstate a month ago, Philadelphia ranked 189th of America’s 200 largest cities in terms of car collision frequency. That is behind Chicago – 150th, Dallas – 170th, New York – 172nd and even Los Angeles – 181st. For Philadelphia drivers, a collision is 65.9% more likely compared to the national […]