Last night, my neighbor died while working underneath his car. He didn’t have jack stands, and the car fell on his chest. I went outside to the sound of his teenage daughters screaming and sobbing. Neighbors were desperately trying to lift the car while I tried to get the younger kids nearby away from what was happening. Emergency responders arrived quickly, but it was too late. It was heartbreaking. One moment, one safety precaution, can make the difference between going back inside to your family and never coming home. Please, if you’re working underneath a vehicle, use properly rated jack stands. Never trust a jack alone. His family’s lives changed forever last night. Please don’t take the risk.