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When Loose Objects Become High Speed Projectiles in a Car Crash

By Patrick Hogan | June 13th, 2016

According to Newton’s first law of motion: “Every object in a state of uniform motion tends to remain in that state of motion unless an external force is applied to it.” This law applies to everyone and everything inside your car in an accident. When your car suddenly stops in a collision, unsecured objects and people continue to move forward until they impact against a dashboard, window, person, or barrier that prevents them from moving further. The speeds of these projectiles are close to the car’s speed before impact. If.

Wrongful Death Claims After Fatal Car Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | June 13th, 2016

A fatal accident in California took the life of a 58-year-old man on March 20 when a 19-year-old motorist ran a red light while attempting to evade authorities. The accident happened in Sacramento County in North Highlands, and a sheriff’s deputy saw a vehicle speeding by a sidewalk shortly after 10 p.m. and attempted to catch up with the vehicle. When Reckless Behavior Causes Crashes The speed limit in the area is 45 mph, but the motorist reportedly traveled two times faster than this while driving past stop signs without.

Better Your Child’s Odds of Surviving a Vehicle Crash: a Child Safety Seat Refresher

By Patrick Hogan | June 13th, 2016

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that car accidents are the number one cause of deadly outcomes or disabilities in youngsters. That said, you do have a tool that helps to better your child’s odds of surviving a crash: the right car seat. Statistics prove that properly used restraints have a 71-percent effectiveness rate in the protection against infant fatalities. For toddlers up to four years, the effectiveness rate is 54 percent. What Does the Law Say About Car Seats? Rear-facing seat. Newborns to babies one year of.

California Car Accident Statistics Reveal Deadliest Months on the Road

By Patrick Hogan | June 13th, 2016

The California Highway Patrol has released its tallies of fatal collisions per month. The statistics also show car accident data about crashes that did not result in death but injuries. It is interesting to note that this compilation of data represents a ten-year summary of cases. July. In 2004 and 2005, the month of July was the deadliest for California drivers. August. In 2006 and 2007, the figure shifted to the month of August. September. In 2008, the month of September was the deadliest for motorists. October. In 2009, 2011.

Avoid a Car Crash by Driving Predictably

By Patrick Hogan | June 13th, 2016

For many drivers, being involved in or witnessing a car crash is fairly rare. Months and sometimes years can go by without witnessing one. The reason for this is that traffic, for the most part, behaves predictably. We can count on motorists driving on the right side of the road, obeying traffic signals, and driving with the flow of traffic. This makes it possible for motorists to coordinate their actions while making adjustments for occasional aggressive or erratic drivers. However, some of us have a few bad habits and have.

Four Common Parking Lot Car Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | June 13th, 2016

With their heavy car and foot traffic packed into a small area, it’s no surprise that parking lots are the scene of thousands of car accidents each year in the United States. Crowded parking lots have poor visibility and are filled with distracted or impatient motorists. Sometimes they’re poorly designed and right of way isn’t always clear. While accidents take place at relatively slow speeds, whiplash and head impact injuries can occur. Four Common Car Accident Situations Two cars backing into the other. When backing up, drivers typically turn their.

Avoiding a Crash: Brake Problems That Demand Immediate Repair

By Patrick Hogan | June 13th, 2016

There are few emergencies worse than losing your brakes. Sometimes circumstances and great presence of mind allow some drivers to safely bring their car to a stop without brakes. However, many traffic situations make this impossible even for the most skilled motorist. It’s far better to never have this emergency happen in the first place by keeping your braking system in good repair. While brakes sometimes fail without warning, usually the car owner has plenty of warning signs that he or she chose to ignore until it was too late..

Three Safety Tips for Avoiding a Car Accident with a Train

By Patrick Hogan | June 13th, 2016

When motorists think of traffic, they visualize various types of automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles. Rarely do they consider the train a part of the vehicular hazards of driving. However, unlike cars or trucks, trains weigh millions of pounds and when traveling at 55 mph, may take up to a mile to come to a stop. This means that avoiding a car accident with a train amounts to just one single thing: staying out of their way. Here are three tips for doing exactly that: Assumptions About Trains Can Kill Railroad.

Four Ways to Deal with Unseen Injuries From a Car Crash

By Patrick Hogan | June 13th, 2016

Any time that you are involved in a car crash, whether you are injured or not, there may be more damage than you realize. There are often psychological injuries that may range from a mild depression to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). So, how can you deal with the often unseen injuries from a car crash. Letting go of the guilt. Whether the car accident was your fault or not, you need to find a way to let go of the guilt. Accidents happen and you need to move on. You.

Types of Car Insurance

By Patrick Hogan | June 13th, 2016

It is important to understand your insurance in case you are ever involved in a car crash. You need to make sure that you have plenty of insurance, just in case. Here are some types of car insurance. Liability insurance is the cheapest form of insurance. It just covers the others who may have been hurt in the accident- if it is your fault. Collision insurance helps to cover any damage to your vehicle, no matter who is at fault. Usually you will have a deductible before the insurance company.

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When Loose Objects Become High Speed Projectiles in a Car Crash

Wrongful Death Claims After Fatal Car Accidents

Better Your Child’s Odds of Surviving a Vehicle Crash: a Child Safety Seat Refresher

California Car Accident Statistics Reveal Deadliest Months on the Road

Avoid a Car Crash by Driving Predictably

Four Common Parking Lot Car Accidents

Avoiding a Crash: Brake Problems That Demand Immediate Repair

Three Safety Tips for Avoiding a Car Accident with a Train

Four Ways to Deal with Unseen Injuries From a Car Crash

Types of Car Insurance

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