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Rideshare Accident

By | April 20th, 2017

Ridesharing options are gaining more popularity. Many of us don’t think twice about pulling out our smartphone and opening an app to call an Uber or Lyft driver when we need to get somewhere. Who is liable in the event of an accident? When you are a passenger in someone else’s vehicle, there are always multiple considerations of liability if there is an accident.  When riding in public transit there are certain risks as well as protections and limits of liability as these modes of transportation are government run or.

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Common Causes of Nighttime Car Accidents

By | April 13th, 2017

Did you know that many traffic fatalities happen when most people are sleeping? More than forty thousand Americans lose their lives each year in car accidents, and half of these fatalities occur once the sun sets. There is sixty percent less traffic on the roadways at night, so why are the accident rates so high? Drowsiness Drowsy drivers can suffer lapses in attention, which often results in accidents that cause injuries or death. Most of these accidents happen within twenty-five miles of the driver’s home. Cell Phone Use Even though most.

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Whiplash is a Common Injury After a Car Accident

By | April 6th, 2017

Whiplash is damage caused to the soft tissues in the neck when one’s head is forcefully thrown forwards, backward, or sideways. It’s one of the most common types of injuries that results from a car accident, and economic expenses related to the condition can cost insurance companies up to thirty billion dollars a year in the United States. What are the Symptoms? Symptoms may be felt immediately or it may take twenty-four hours to a few days. They include: Headaches Neck pain and stiffness Pain or numbness in the arm and/or.

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Texting and Driving Accidents Cause a Variety of Injuries

By | March 30th, 2017

The minimal amount of time one’s eyes are off the road while texting and driving is five seconds. If traveling at 55 mph, this equals driving the length of a football field. Thirty-nine states have banned texting and driving, but even with laws in place, approximately 330,000 injuries happen every year in the United States because drivers continue to text while their vehicle is in motion. Injuries range from minor to severe, and include: Whiplash – This injury is caused by an abrupt backward and/or forward jerking of the head..

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Be Seen, Be Safe

By | March 30th, 2017

Many motorcycle accidents happen when a driver of a car does not see the bike. There are many circumstances that lead car drivers to being blind to the existence of a motorcycle near them. Many motorcyclists add additional noise to be heard by anyone around them. There are so many noises that drivers may not notice the noise of a bike with loud exhaust. Many cars are built today for a quite ride and many outside noises are blocked. Motorcycles must be seen to avoid collision in most circumstances. This.

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Back Injuries Common In Car and Truck Crashes

By | March 23rd, 2017

Victims of car and truck crashes often sustain back injuries, ranging from muscle strains to fractured vertebrae. Also, the cushions between the vertebrae, called discs, may get damaged. In some cases, an injured victim feels a popping or other sensation when a disc suddenly ruptures in a crash. As the softer inner portion of the disc escapes and presses on nerve roots or the spinal cord itself, pain, possible severe pain, will quickly follow. However, there are many accidents in which disc-related pain doesn’t appear until days or even weeks.

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What to Do If You’re the Victim of a Hit and Run Car Accident

By | March 23rd, 2017

Being the victim of a hit and run car accident is a very frustrating and stressing experience. Under law, drivers who hit a person or another vehicle and cause injuries or death are required to stay on the scene. In the case of property damage, such as if the driver damaged a parked car, the driver must at least leave a note with their personal details. When, instead, the driver speeds off, it’s called a hit and run. The first thing you need to do is stay calm and collect any.

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Avoid a Crash by Understanding the Three Types of Driving Distraction

By | March 16th, 2017

When you drove a car for the first time as part of learning how to drive, your lack of driving skills likely made you a bit nervous. Unlike many experienced drivers, at least the driving had your complete and undivided attention. Unfortunately, drivers tend to pay less attention to their driving as their familiarity and experience with it increases. Over time, much of the mechanics of driving gets programmed into your muscle memory. This frees up your mind to focus on other things. Instead of focusing on defensive driving, motorists.

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Why a Crash at Any Speed without a Seatbelt Can Be Lethal

By | March 16th, 2017

When driving a short distance from home or down the block, it doesn’t seem worth the bother to use a seatbelt. You’re driving in your neighborhood, you aren’t going very far, and you’re driving less than 30 mph. That is, the area is practically your backyard and is therefore safe. In addition, you’re driving so slow, that any accident you might have will be little more than a fender bender. What’s the harm in that? If there is absolutely no other traffic on the route taken, the driving conditions are excellent, your car.

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Amputations Caused by Car Accidents

By | March 16th, 2017

Amputations are often one of the most difficult injuries to deal with after a car accident. The loss of a limb or a digit (finger or toe) in such an event is known as a traumatic amputation. While this injury is not as common as some other car accident injuries, the Amputee Coalition reports that car accidents are the primary cause of traumatic amputations. Causes of Amputation Injuries While just about any type of car accident can cause significant injuries, those that are most likely to cause limb-threatening injuries include: Rollover.

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