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With the deer population increasing across the country and living space for wildlife habitat on the decline, the number of incidents involving a deer jumping into the path of a car has been on the rise in the past few years. Activity is greatest during October through December, when male deer activity dramatically increases, resulting in a number of vehicular collisions. Often, a deer colliding with a car can result in significant property damage and even life-threatening situations. According to the nonprofit Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), on average, deer-vehicle collisions cost $2,800 per insurance claim, and the cost increases to $10,000 if there is an injury involved. In order to stay safe, consider the following: • Watch the clock. Deer are most active from sunset to midnight and during the hours just before and after sunrise, which are feeding times. • Watch your speed. It's not just the speed of the animal that plays a factor-it's the speed of the vehicle as well. • Be vigilant. Deer don't run alone. If you see one, there are likely others nearby. • Don't swerve. If a deer is suddenly in front of you, sound your horn to frighten it away. Break firmly but stay in your lane. Crashes happen when drivers swerve to avoid a deer, only to hit other vehicles or lose control of their cars. • Wear your seatbelt. Most people injured in deer/car crashes were unbuckled at the time. "Deer are bigger and heavier than people may think," said Mike Convery, vice president and chief claim officer of MetLife Auto & Home. "However, by staying alert and reacting appropriately, it's possible to avoid many collisions." MetLife Auto & Home offers a free brochure, "Deer Collisions: How to Avoid Becoming a Statistic." It contains additional tips on how to avoid a deer collision and is available by calling (800) MET-LIFE (1-800-638-5433) or visiting www.metlife.com. Subscribe to our FREE Ezine and be eligible for Health News, discounted products/services and coupons related to your Health. We publish 24/7. HealthNewsDigest.com We also create, produce and distribute tv/cable public service campaigns: HealthyTelevisionProductions Top of Page 
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