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The Car Accident Risks of Following a Friend

By | August 24th, 2017

Most of us have done it on road trips involving more than one car. That is, following a friend in another car because you don’t have the directions. If you’ve ever followed a friend, you may have found yourself taking more risks than you normally do. However, you aren’t the only person with this tendency. Researchers at Arizona State University have verified this behavior in their test subjects. So what’s the explanation? The problem is a lack of coordination between the two cars. The lead car will often drive normally and assume the.

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How to Avoid a Pile-Up Crash

By | August 24th, 2017

Pile-ups are among the worst types of accidents. They involve multiple cars, trucks, and possibly semi-trucks. Once it’s over, extracting victims from their vehicles will take longer than a simple one or two vehicle crash. This delay in their hospitalization can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why it’s best to never allow yourself to become involved in a pile-up accident. Here are four safety suggestions for avoiding them: Maintain a Three Second Following Distance When the vehicle in front passes by a sign, overpass, or shadow, count.

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Wrongful Death: The Motorcycle Death Wobble

By | August 17th, 2017

The motorcycle death wobble occurs when the motorcycle handlebars and front wheel rapidly wobble back and forth. This motion or oscillation, quickly gets worse until the rider loses control. The death wobble can cause bad motorcycle accidents in which the motorcyclist runs off the road, or veers into oncoming traffic, or falls off the bike. At normal speeds this problem is usually caused by a maintenance problem that makes the steering unstable. All it takes for the death wobble to start is an irregularity in the pavement, a gust of wind, the rider.

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3 Tips for Dealing With Insurance Companies After a Crash

By | August 17th, 2017

Being the victim of a road accident is hard enough. Having to deal with the insurance companies afterward just makes the entire experience more frustrating. Here are some simple tips for dealing with insurance companies after a crash. Don’t Sign It’s important to contact your own insurance agent as soon as possible. However, don’t sign on anything unless you know what exactly you are signing. Remember, the fine print isn’t there to benefit you. Not only that, but don’t give a recorded statement to the insurance agency. You’re not required.

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6 Things You Need to Photograph at a Car Accident

By | August 17th, 2017

If you’re the victim of a car accident, it’s important that you take photos and document the evidence. Fortunately, almost all of us now carry smartphones or other cell phones that can take photographs. Here is what you need to take pictures of. The Entire Scene First, take pictures of the overall car accident scene. Take the photos from different angles and distances. Once you have photos of the general scene, move on to the details. The Damages Photograph any damages to your car. If damage was done to nearby.

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Two Psychological Factors That Cause Motorcycle Accidents

By | August 10th, 2017

Of all the motor vehicles on the road, motorcycles are the least safe. They are less stable and less visible than four-wheeled vehicles. They also lack the protection systems of cars and trucks such as bumpers, protective “cages,” seatbelts, and airbags. The only safety system motorcyclists have is their protective gear, riding skills, and their mindset. Unfortunately, the mindset of some motorcyclists greatly increases their injury and fatality risk. Here are two psychological factors that cause motorcycle accidents: Riding With the Wrong Attitude The wrong attitude distorts clear thinking and risk assessments..

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How to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents in the Rain

By | August 10th, 2017

The things about motorcycles that make them so enjoyable in good weather, make them downright scary in the rain. Their two wheels, which give you a nimble ride on dry pavement, threaten to toss you to the pavement in wet conditions, and their lack of a protective cage increases your injury risk if you do get thrown off your bike. As a general rule, you shouldn’t ride in bad weather but sometimes your circumstances force it on you. That’s why you should work on developing your wet weather riding proficiency..

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Sharing the Road with the Big Rigs

By | August 10th, 2017

Thousands of vehicles travel on our country’s highways. Many of them are large trucks transporting many different types of cargo. Trucks provide a necessary service for us and we must share the road with tractor trailers at all hours of the day and night. We all must be aware of the dangers to remain safe on the road. Lane Use Large trucks are not allowed in the far left (passing) lane on multi-lane highways. This is a safety requirement. Blind spots Just like cars, trucks have blind spots. Truck drivers.

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How to Avoid a Crash during a Brake Failure

By | August 3rd, 2017

A brake failure shouldn’t occur if you get your brakes inspected on a regular basis and keep up with the car maintenance schedule in your owner’s manual. However, even these measures aren’t an ironclad guaranty. Perhaps someday while driving, your brakes will suddenly go soft. If the road ahead doesn’t have a stop light, stop sign, obstruction, or other reason for quickly stopping, then you’re in luck. That is, if you know how to stop your car without working brakes. If this should happen, you can avoid a car crash by.

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The Insidiousness of GPS-Related Car Accidents

By | August 3rd, 2017

Over reliance on GPS on our roads has caused plenty of speculation about its detrimental effect on our natural navigation abilities and even on how it might cause parts of the brain to shrink. Others have speculated on the resulting chaos should a hacker/terrorist knock out the GPS system altogether. However, the many car accidents caused by GPS over reliance is not speculation. Here is why: GPS Often Inspires Blind Acceptance of Its Directions A GPS lulls its users into blindly following its recommendations and does this in an insidious way..

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