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Controversy over daylight savings time points to light as important to traffic safety

By | January 15th, 2016

The annual end and beginning of daylight savings time often kicks off a predictable debate among advocates of enforcing daylight saving time year around and those who want the divisions to remain where they are. Time magazine, for example, quotes a University of Wisconsin professor who advocates keeping DST year-round as saying that more light later in the day would be safer, as more people are out and about later in the day.  On the other hand, groups like the National Parents Teachers Association believe that keeping DST is important for.

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Steps to Take Following a Car Accident

By | January 15th, 2016

If you are in a car accident, it is imperative you take the proper steps otherwise you may not receive fair compensation for your injuries. It is best to know what action you would take before you are ever involved in an accident. Keep in mind the following steps to take immediately following a car accident. Check for Injuries Check with everyone in your car and any other car involved in the accident to determine if there are any injuries. If someone has been injured call for an ambulance and remain.

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Tips to Avoid Car Accidents this Holiday Season

By | January 15th, 2016

In 2014, AAA forecast that 89% of Thanksgiving travelers (that’s 41.3 million people) would travel by automobile over the holiday weekend. The National Safety Council predicted that because of driving accidents there would be 418 deaths and just under 45,000 non-fatal injuries serious enough to require medical attention during the same time period. This makes the Thanksgiving holiday period (Wednesday to Sunday) the third most dangerous holiday for road fatalities in the U.S. Here are some tips to help keep you safe and avoid car accidents while on the road.

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Hiring an Injury Lawyer for Motorcycle Accidents

By | January 15th, 2016

Being injured in a motorcycle accident is often a tragic event that can have life-long adverse consequences. As such, hiring an injury lawyer for representation in such a case is often a necessary decision. By learning how to compare injury lawyers in your area, making an informed choice will be achievable. Contingency Basis Versus Up-Front Payment For those who don’t have the up-front capital to pay an attorney, a contingency agreement is often the only option available for obtaining representation. On the other hand, if you do have capital available,.

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Truck Accidents: A Dark Side of the Improving Economy

By | January 15th, 2016

The good news is that the economy is getting better. The bad news is that experts believe this is contributing to truck accidents. Americans are increasingly taking advantage of the economic upturn by buying items online. And with services like Amazon.com promising two-day shipping, they’ve come to expect quick delivery. The U.S. has experienced a rise in catastrophic motor vehicle accidents involving commercial vehicles and 18-wheelers. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, each year in the U.S. truck accidents kill nearly 4,000 people and injury 100,000 more. In.

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Avoiding Whiplash in a Car Crash: Four Tips

By | January 15th, 2016

It’s the day after your car accident. Although you felt fine yesterday, this morning your neck is stiff and painful and you are also beginning to feel pain in your shoulder. These are some of the symptoms of whiplash. It’s a soft tissue injury that affects the ligaments of the neck and may involve the nerves as well. Whiplash can range from mild symptoms that require a few weeks of recovery to more severe cases with intense and chronic pain that persists beyond six months. For people with livelihoods requiring.

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Sun Glare as a Factor in Car Accidents

By | January 15th, 2016

Despite the fact that causes of dangerous driving and car accidents such as alcohol, speed, or carelessness are most often focused upon, police note that sun glare is often responsible for accidents, particularly at times of the year when the sunset and sunrise coincide with rush hour, such as Fall and Spring. Although California traffic officials do not break out sun glare as a specific cause of accidents or fatalities, places that do, such as the United Kingdom, register high figures. Britain estimates that approximately 36 deaths and over 3,000 accidents.

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Did Your Car Accident Cause a Neck or Back Injury?

By | January 15th, 2016

Neck pain and back pain are among the most common types of chronic pain in America. If you’re suffering from pain, post-car accident, you are certainly not alone. Among the many disorders that can cause significant back and neck pain, post-accident, is a condition called whiplash. Whiplash is a very common condition caused by a sudden impact. Like many injuries, the pain of whiplash is not usually apparent at first. Whiplash usually doesn’t cause immediate pain. In fact, more often than not, a person with whiplash may not experience any.

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What Causes a Big Truck Accident?

By | January 15th, 2016

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 333,000 large trucks involved in traffic crashes in 2012. Many of these big truck, or semi accidents are the result of a negligent driver. When a big truck driver breaks the law while driving, the results can be disastrous to the people sharing the road with them. Something as simple as failing to signal can cause a fatal collision on the highway. Commercial trucks like big rigs and delivery trucks post a significant danger to smaller vehicles and.

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Avoid a Crash: Tips for Driving in the Rain

By | January 15th, 2016

Over one million car crashes each year are blamed on wet roads. Therefore you will want to be careful when driving in the rain. Consider the following tips to help prevent ending up in a car accident! Car Maintenance Keeping your car well maintained is one key to avoiding a crash. Before you head out on a rainy day make sure your windshield wipers are in working condition. If they appear cracked it is time to replace them. In addition, run a test by spraying the windshield washer. If the wipers leave.

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