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California Car Accident Statistics Reveal Deadliest Months on the Road

By | June 13th, 2016

The California Highway Patrol has released its tallies of fatal collisions per month. The statistics also show car accident data about crashes that did not result in death but injuries. It is interesting to note that this compilation of data represents a ten-year summary of cases. July. In 2004 and 2005, the month of July was the deadliest for California drivers. August. In 2006 and 2007, the figure shifted to the month of August. September. In 2008, the month of September was the deadliest for motorists. October. In 2009, 2011.

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Helmet Mistakes That Compromise Safety in Motorcycle Accidents

By | June 13th, 2016

An unprotected head is the most vulnerable part of the body in motorcycle accidents. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, serious head injury is common among motorcycle accident fatalities, and helmets are 37 percent effective in fatality prevention. In addition, helmets are 67 percent effective in brain injury prevention. However, the wrong helmet purchase and usage can seriously compromise its effectiveness. Here are three common mistakes that compromise safety: Using a Novelty Helmet (or Any Non Certified Helmet) According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, novelty helmets.

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Avoid a Car Crash by Driving Predictably

By | June 13th, 2016

For many drivers, being involved in or witnessing a car crash is fairly rare. Months and sometimes years can go by without witnessing one. The reason for this is that traffic, for the most part, behaves predictably. We can count on motorists driving on the right side of the road, obeying traffic signals, and driving with the flow of traffic. This makes it possible for motorists to coordinate their actions while making adjustments for occasional aggressive or erratic drivers. However, some of us have a few bad habits and have.

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A Wrongful Death Claim: Who Can File?

By | June 13th, 2016

When a death occurs due to negligence, a wrongful death claim may exist. This type of claim may involve anything from medical malpractice to fatal accidents to product liability. A person, governmental agency, and company can all be held liable for negligent acts. In order for a claim to be filed, any survivor who suffered due to the death will have to do so. The following people can file a claim in a wrongful death case: Immediate family members. Spouses, children, and parents of an unmarried child may file a claim and recover.

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Motorcycle Accidents: Surviving Life and Death Emergencies

By | June 13th, 2016

Surviving life or death situations revolves around doing the right thing. When a motorcycle accident is imminent or has already occurred, you won’t have time to analyze your options. Preventing an accident or minimizing its consequences requires quick reflexive action. This means you will have to think ahead of time about what to do should the unthinkable happen. Here are tips for handling four emergencies: Don’t swerve around animals. If an animal surprises you by darting right in front of your bike while riding at highway speeds on a two.

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Four Common Parking Lot Car Accidents

By | June 13th, 2016

With their heavy car and foot traffic packed into a small area, it’s no surprise that parking lots are the scene of thousands of car accidents each year in the United States. Crowded parking lots have poor visibility and are filled with distracted or impatient motorists. Sometimes they’re poorly designed and right of way isn’t always clear. While accidents take place at relatively slow speeds, whiplash and head impact injuries can occur. Four Common Car Accident Situations Two cars backing into the other. When backing up, drivers typically turn their.

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Two “Out of the Blue” Truck Accident Scenarios

By | June 13th, 2016

One moment everything seems fine, and the next, you’ve been hit by a truck. “Out of the blue” refers to an accident in seemingly normal circumstances that completely catches you by surprise where there is no time to react. Here are two such accident scenarios: Rural Highways Rural highways often have a narrow single lane with small shoulders for each direction. Don’t let the rural setting fool you because these roads are dangerous, especially when you consider their high speed limits and the many trucks that use them. Thanks to.

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Avoiding a Crash: Brake Problems That Demand Immediate Repair

By | June 13th, 2016

There are few emergencies worse than losing your brakes. Sometimes circumstances and great presence of mind allow some drivers to safely bring their car to a stop without brakes. However, many traffic situations make this impossible even for the most skilled motorist. It’s far better to never have this emergency happen in the first place by keeping your braking system in good repair. While brakes sometimes fail without warning, usually the car owner has plenty of warning signs that he or she chose to ignore until it was too late..

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Three Safety Tips for Avoiding a Car Accident with a Train

By | June 13th, 2016

When motorists think of traffic, they visualize various types of automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles. Rarely do they consider the train a part of the vehicular hazards of driving. However, unlike cars or trucks, trains weigh millions of pounds and when traveling at 55 mph, may take up to a mile to come to a stop. This means that avoiding a car accident with a train amounts to just one single thing: staying out of their way. Here are three tips for doing exactly that: Assumptions About Trains Can Kill Railroad.

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Avoid a Truck Accident: Drive at 100 Percent by Sleeping Well

By | June 13th, 2016

Every trucker knows the importance of sleep and how not getting enough of it increases the risk of having a truck accident. However, there’s a world of difference between a night of tossing and turning and getting sound restful sleep. If you are having trouble getting your ZZZ’s on the road, follow these eight tips: Avoid eating large or spicy meals before you sleep. Indigestion is a common reason for insomnia. Small snacks are fine. Avoid exercise before bed time. Exercise elevates breathing, heart rate, and your metabolism. The body.

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