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Leg Injuries Caused During a Car Accident

By | June 13th, 2016

Car accidents occur everyday across the United States leaving victims to suffer from a variety of injuries. Among them are leg injuries which are often debilitating as the legs support one’s body. Injuries include: Bursitis This is a condition that occurs when the cushion-like sacs (called bursae) that are responsible for padding the knee bones, muscles, and tendons become inflamed. When this happens, victims will likely have problems moving the knee joint along with pain or swelling. ACL Injury The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) connects the femur to the tibia,.

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Advice for the Urban Rider on Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents on Rural Roads

By | June 13th, 2016

There is no question that riding in urban environments is dangerous. However, don’t be fooled by the tranquil settings and pleasant scenery of rural areas. Studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that rural roads are more dangerous and cause more fatalities per mile driven than urban roads. If you don’t have experience riding in the country, look for these three rural hazards that cause motorcycle accidents: Poor Road Maintenance Not all rural roads are properly maintained. This will depend on the town and its available tax revenue. In.

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Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents When Commuting to Work: Four Tips

By | June 13th, 2016

Commuting to work on your motorcycle is not the same as recreational biking. You will be sharing the road with impatient, distracted, and often aggressive commuting traffic and will be doing this twice daily, five or more days per week. You are at a higher risk of getting into motorcycle accidents because of the dangers of commuting traffic, the riding dangers of urban areas, and the frequency of your exposure to these hazards. Here are four tips for commuting safely to and from work: Choose a motorcycle friendly route. As.

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Car Accident: What You Need to Know about Avoiding a Rear-end Collision

By | June 13th, 2016

Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents, and they often leave victims with injuries such as whiplash, back strain, or a concussion. Here are ways you can avoid such a crash: Maintain a Safe Following Distance This applies whether you’re driving on a rural road, busy city street, or on a freeway. A safe following distance will allow you to safely brake if the car in front of you suddenly slows or comes to a complete stop. Stopping Distance When you stop, always leave two.

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Protect Your Child: Properly Use Car Seats

By | June 13th, 2016

Car accidents happen for even the safest of drivers. Statistics indicate that the average American driver will have a collision every 5 to 8 years. Teenage and senior drivers have an even higher accident likelihood. Therefore it is important to protect all vehicle occupants by using proper restraints. Buckle Yourself Kids will follow the example of their parents. Be sure to buckle yourself in any time you are driving anywhere. Even if it is only a couple of miles take the few seconds to buckle yourself. You will be setting a good.

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Evaluating Truck Accident Statistics

By | June 13th, 2016

Truck accidents are all too common. Truckinfo.net estimates that 15.5 million trucks are on the road in the United States and 2 million of them are tractor trailers. Let’s review truck accident statistics to learn more about when, where and how often they occur. The United States Department of Transportation estimates that more than half a million truck accidents occur each year. About 5,000 people are killed each year due to a truck accident. The occupant or driver of the car is much more likely to be killed than the truck driver. More.

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Common Types of Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Accidents

By | June 13th, 2016

In multiple vehicle crashes, fault may be assigned to one of the drivers or shared by a number of them. Sometimes an outside party is found at fault because of a defective mechanical part or an unsafe road feature. In single-vehicle motorcycle accidents, there is only one vehicle operator who may or may not be at fault. As with multiple vehicle crashes, an outside party may share or be entirely at fault. If you were involved in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident, don’t assume you have no legal recourse in the.

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Truck Accident Avoidance: Know an Eighteen Wheeler’s Blind Spots

By | June 13th, 2016

Of all the vehicles on the road, large 18-wheeler trucks pose the most danger to cars. Their heavy loads increase their braking distance and their enormous size creates huge blind spots (also called no zones). While truck drivers are trained to frequently check their mirrors so that they can track cars before entering their blind spots, they can’t always do this because of fatigue or distraction. Therefore, it is up to the car driver to be aware of the truck’s blind spots and to drive accordingly. The Four Blind Spots There is.

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Traits That Cause Aggressive Driving Car Accidents

By | June 13th, 2016

Most of us have encountered them before: they’re the drivers that you see weaving in and out of traffic lanes in front of you, or the car that tailgates you because he wants you to drive faster or move over. They cut people off, speed, and cross multiple lanes at once on interstates. These motorists are aggressive drivers. They are the close cousins of the “road rager.” The difference between the two is that the “road rager” uses his car as a weapon to either threaten or carry out an.

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Deadly Car Crashes Often Come down to One Thing: Speeding

By | June 13th, 2016

For a lot of motorists, speeding seems like one of the least offensive traffic violations. A common attitude of drivers is: “driving ten or fifteen mph over the speed limit doesn’t make you a criminal.” While this is generally true in the sense that most instances of speeding are considered infractions, speeding is a serious matter because of its dangers, three of which are discussed below: Speed Reduces Your Control Over Your Car The ability to steer and brake on the road is impossible without traction. If you’ve ever driven.

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