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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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The Hazards of Pulling Empty Trailers

By | June 13th, 2016

Pulling an empty trailer, otherwise known as deadheading, is unavoidable. It uses up fuel, time, and puts wear on the truck. The driver or his employer isn’t making money because they aren’t transporting a commercial load. On top of this, driving without weight inside the trailer is dangerous. It adversely affects the truck’s handling and makes it vulnerable to a jackknife or a rollover truck accident. Jackknifing With an empty trailer hitched to the tractor, the drive wheels have little weight on them which reduces their traction. This means the.

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Types of Wrongful Death Cases

By | June 13th, 2016

When a person dies as the result of a wrongful or negligent act caused by another person, this is defined as wrongful death. A victim’s family can file suit in hopes of recovering compensation for things such as funeral expenses or the loss of their loved one’s future earnings. What types of situations lead to such a lawsuit? Car Accidents This is the most common cause of wrongful death as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates nearly 40,000 Americans die in motor vehicle accidents every year. Medical Malpractice In.

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A Car Accident Attorney Discusses T-bone Crashes

By | January 21st, 2016

T-bone collisions are car accidents in which vehicles collide perpendicular to one another, and they are responsible for approximately 8,000 fatalities every year. Proving Fault Depending on the circumstances, the physical damage of a car’s side may provide enough evidence to determine which driver caused the accident. However, it’s quite common for a driver to claim they had the right-of-way by saying the light was green. This is why its important for victims of such a crash to compile a witness list and note the date of the accident as well as.

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Inappropriate Footwear That Cause Car Crashes

By | January 21st, 2016

No one disputes that your choice of footwear affects your ability to walk on snow-covered surfaces or your ability to jog or hike long distances. Few also dispute that the gas pedal and especially the brakes are important for safely driving a car. However, few appreciate how bad footwear compromises safe operation of the gas and brake pedals and therefore the safe operation of their car. Appropriate footwear should: Stay on your feet. Allow quick braking. Allow even exertion of pressure on the brake and gas pedals. Enable good sensitivity.

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Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents While Riding with a Passenger

By | January 21st, 2016

Bringing a passenger with you on your motorcycle is an enjoyable experience. However, it’s not as simple as taking a passenger for a ride in your car. There are complications such as the passenger’s weight changing the handling of your bike for example. While the veteran rider wouldn’t have much trouble with this, the beginner motorcyclist should wait until he has more riding experience under his belt. Two other considerations are complying with your state’s regulations on bringing a passenger, and making sure that your bike is properly outfitted and.

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Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death

By | January 15th, 2016

We place trust in our medical professionals to adhere to a standard of care. When an oversight, mistake, omission, or other act of negligence causes harm, the doctor has failed to maintain this standard of care and has committed medical malpractice. If this medical malpractice results in the death of a family member, then you have the right to seek compensation with a wrongful death lawsuit. While no amount of monetary compensation will replace the person lost, his or her death will have financial consequences and cause emotional suffering. Examples.

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Four Tips To Avoid Motorcycle Accidents

By | January 15th, 2016

There are so many motorcycle accidents these days. People can be careless when they are out driving so you need to do everything that you can possibly do to protect yourself when you are out riding your bike. Here are some motorcycle tips to keep you safe while you are out riding. Drive safely. Give yourself plenty of time to get where you are going so you are not in a hurry and make stupid mistakes. Assume that drivers are not looking for you. If you are going to assume.

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