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Three Distracted Driving Myths That May Get You into a Car Crash

By Patrick Hogan | January 15th, 2016

Safe driving starts with your beliefs and attitudes. The safety features of your car can only do so much to protect you from serious injury in a car crash. The rest is up to you to avoid accidents by driving safely. The problem is that many people have distorted ideas about safe driving because of the misinformation out there, especially about distracted driving. Here are three distracted driving myths that stubbornly persist: A Person Skilled at Multitasking Can Drive Safely When the brain is split between two cognitive tasks, it.

Avoiding a Car Accident During the Holidays

By Patrick Hogan | January 15th, 2016

The holiday season is upon us. No one wants to be in a car accident at any point during the year but especially during the holidays. Car accident injuries may result in hospitalization which would make it difficult to be with loved ones for family celebrations. Ringing in the new year from a hospital bed is not the way to start 2016. Consider the following common causes of accidents and ways to avoid them this holiday season. Driving Under the Influence People commonly celebrate the holidays with a few drinks. Ringing.

How to Avoid Rear End Motorcycle Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | January 15th, 2016

While the potential for motorcycle accidents abound in the traffic situation ahead of the biker, he should never forget that danger lurks behind him as well. The motorcycle’s slender profile and lack of bright tail lights make it less visible from behind than from other angles. This means that the rear end motorcycle accident is an ever-present possibility. How does the motorcyclist protect himself from rear end accidents without eyes on the back of his head? By using the right defensive riding strategies. Deal Effectively with Tailgaters Tailgaters are best.

Avoid a Car Crash: Five Safety Tips for Driving in the Fog

By Patrick Hogan | January 15th, 2016

Fog is one of the leading causes of chain-reaction car accidents. The best safety strategy for dealing with dense fog is never driving in it. When there is a weather advisory for fog and if your trip isn’t necessary, stay home until the fog has cleared. Fog is often localized to lakes, coastlines, and lowlands and is sometimes avoided by taking alternate routes. When avoidance is impossible, these five safety tips will help: Reduce Your Speed Your stopping distance should never exceed your visibility distance through the fog. Since the fog obscures.

Avoid a Construction Zone Car Crash: Five Safety Tips

By Patrick Hogan | January 15th, 2016

People often drive along familiar routes every day and know precisely the time required for reaching their destinations. This causes many to wait until the last minute and even later before starting their drive. That’s why the sight of a road construction zone causes many to get hot under the collar. Work zones can cause courteous drivers to get impatient and aggressive drivers to manifest road rage when construction work prevents a speedy commute. When you add this psychology to the objective dangers of lane mergers, concrete barriers, and narrow shoulderless lanes.

Overconfidence: An Overlooked Cause of Fatal Car Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | January 15th, 2016

The causes of car accidents are usually attributed to intoxication, aggressive driving, distracted driving, speeding, and so forth. However, overconfidence is often the underlying reason for these behaviors. Overconfident people overrate their abilities and underrate the dangers and risks of the road. While it afflicts both young and older drivers alike, male drivers are more prone to this problem than female drivers. Overconfident people fail to process feedback that contradicts their self assessments. This is why people with poor talent often appear on nationally televised talent shows. They keep a.

Five Common Types of Truck Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | January 15th, 2016

The nation’s economy depends on the transport of goods, and the trucking industry serves a vital role in this function. However, their services should not occur at the expense of the public’s safety. Laws and regulations exist to protect the public on our roads yet serious truck accidents occur every year that injure and kill both truckers and other motorists alike. Almost all of these accidents are directly or indirectly caused by the truck drivers, the trucking companies, or the actions of other motorists who don’t know how to drive.

Medical Damages in California Car Accident Negligence Lawsuits

By Patrick Hogan | January 15th, 2016

When a negligent party causes a car accident and you suffer injuries that require medical attention, you may be entitled to recover money damages to compensate you for those injuries. Since at least 2011, however, California law has limited the types of evidence that attorneys can introduce when they take your car accident negligence case to trial. Historically, car accident negligence attorneys used an injured party’s medical bills as proof of the dollar value of that party’s injuries. Insurance companies increasingly pay contract rates to medical service providers, however, and those rates.

Four Common Beginner Riding Mistakes That Cause Motorcycle Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | January 15th, 2016

Regardless of the activity, you can’t become an expert without being a rookie first. While rookie mistakes for some activities simply cause embarrassment, for motorcycling however, mistakes may cause fatal motorcycle accidents. Learn to avoid these four beginner riding mistakes the easy way by reading about them rather than experiencing them: Assuming That Others on the Road See You Your small size and slender profile means that many motorists will fail to notice you. When motorists are paying attention to their driving, they mostly look for other cars and trucks..

Common Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | January 15th, 2016

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), thirteen percent of fatal vehicle crashes involve motorcycles. The NHTSA also states that approximately 80,000 riders sustain accident related injuries every year. Some of the more common ones are: Head Injuries – Riders are more likely to suffer a head injury such as a concussion or brain damage in a motorcycle crash than any other type of injury. This is why it’s very important that all riders wear a helmet that fits properly. It can reduce the risk of dying from a.

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Three Distracted Driving Myths That May Get You into a Car Crash

Avoiding a Car Accident During the Holidays

How to Avoid Rear End Motorcycle Accidents

Avoid a Car Crash: Five Safety Tips for Driving in the Fog

Avoid a Construction Zone Car Crash: Five Safety Tips

Overconfidence: An Overlooked Cause of Fatal Car Accidents

Five Common Types of Truck Accidents

Medical Damages in California Car Accident Negligence Lawsuits

Four Common Beginner Riding Mistakes That Cause Motorcycle Accidents

Common Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents

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