The holiday season is a time to share with family and friends. In many cases, this involves traveling. It is important to remember to always wear your seatbelt when traveling in an automobile. There are approximately 6.4 million automobile accidents each year. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that the typical driver will be involved in an accident of some type on an average of every 6 years. Not many people believe they can become a statistic of spinal cord injury; however, it happens every day. It is important to know that spinal cord injury can happen to anyone at anytime. Buckling up is a simple protective measure you can take to avoid getting a spinal cord injury. Also, remember the little ones as you travel. No one is too small to be properly restrained. Here’s wishing you and yours happy and safe holidays!