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Milestones: The SaveLIFE Podcast and any future podcast videos
Milestones: The SaveLIFE Podcast” dives deep into the pressing issue of road safety, bringing conversations with experts and professionals who are dedicated to making roads in India safer. From government officials and traffic enforcers to medical professionals and policy advocates, each episode delves into their experiences, insights, and strategies that hold the key to transforming our roadways.
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Our strong media partnerships are crucial for reaching a wide audience, shaping public opinion, and urging policymakers to make roads safer.
SaveLIFE Foundation is a reliable resource for media on road safety and emergency care. We offer the latest news, data along with in-depth analysis, subject matter expertise, detailed reports, and press releases.
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Road crashes are a relentless global killer, claiming 1.35 million lives annually – a devastating toll that surpasses even natural disasters. Sadly, 90% of these tragedies occur in the developing world. India faces a particularly severe crisis, losing over 450 lives daily on its roads, with the poor bearing the heaviest burden. To get further national and state-specific facts and figures related to road safety, please click here.
For national and state-specific facts and figures related to road crash fatality and injury numbers, please click here.
The critical hour following a crash is the “Golden Hour.” During this time, timely help significantly increases a victim’s chances of survival. Therefore, it is essential that bystanders and passersby step up and help road crash victims as soon as possible. India’s Good Samaritan Law protects those who assist crash victims from harassment by medical, legal, or police officials.
Sadly, this wasn’t always the case: Before the Good Samaritan Law, fear of police harassment, legal complications, and a slow medical response often discouraged people from helping road accident victims. Resulting in countless preventable deaths.
In 2016, the Supreme Court of India enforced guidelines protecting Good Samaritans, following a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the SaveLIFE Foundation in 201