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Car Accidents Can Cause Skull Fractures

By | November 25th, 2016

The human skull consists of 27 bones and it’s designed to withstand substantial compression. Unfortunately, when a car accident occurs that involves a forceful impact, a skull fracture can result if victims hit their head on the dashboard or other hard object. Here’s what you need to know: The Basics A skull fracture is any break in the skull, and there are several different types of fractures. They include: Simple Skull Fractures – This kind of fracture means the bone breaks but the skin is not damaged. Compound Skull Fractures.

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Drunk Driving Myths That Cause Car Accidents

By | November 17th, 2016

Alcohol consumption and driving are both a part of our culture. When the two occur together, or when motorists drive after having too many drinks, car accidents are sometimes the result. Unfortunately, people often justify their DUI activity with the misinformation they carry around in their heads. This misinformation is indirectly responsible for thousands of highway deaths every year. Here are five of these myths: Large People Handle Alcohol Better Large people will simply drink more to achieve their alcohol “buzz.” At this point, they are as unfit to drive.

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Car Accidents Caused by Poor Vehicle Maintenance

By | November 17th, 2016

When it comes to car accident causes, many people think of drunk drivers, texting & driving, and bad weather conditions. But did you know that poor vehicle maintenance is another reason that accidents occur? If drivers know or should have known their vehicle had maintenance issues that could cause an accident, they could be held liable if their vehicle causes injuries to others on the road. Auto maintenance issues that could lead to such a situation include: Cracked Windshield – A cracked windshield may not seem like a big deal,.

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How to Avoid an Airbag Injury in a Car Crash

By | November 10th, 2016

Because of much misunderstanding about airbags, people often underestimate the force of their deployment. A car crash happens quickly and is over after about 200 milliseconds. Because an airbag must fully deploy before the driver’s face reaches it, it has about 25 milliseconds to do its job. Airbags therefore, must use a fast chemical reaction, (i.e. an explosion) for inflation. People have said that getting hit by an airbag is like getting struck by a baseball bat. That’s an accurate description given that airbags have broken bones in the face.

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Typical Parking Lot Car Accidents

By | November 3rd, 2016

Parking lot car accidents are quite common as vehicles and pedestrians are constantly moving. Most parking lot accidents occur at low speeds, and unless there are witnesses, it can be hard to prove who is at fault. Different Types of Parking Lot Accidents The driver in the parking lane suddenly stops, gets rear-ended – The driver who causes the rear-end collision is almost always at fault. Whether you’re driving on a street or in a parking lot, it’s important to follow the vehicle in front at a safe distance and.

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Why Emotional Distraction Increases Your Risk of a Car Crash

By | October 27th, 2016

Although it isn’t something you can see, hear, or touch, driving under the influence of strong emotions is a form of distracted driving. Negative emotions such as anger and sadness are especially distracting. They direct thoughts away from driving to the matter that upsets you. Anger also increases aggressive driving and reduces your tolerance of the driving mistakes of other motorists. This increases the likelihood of giving in to road rage. In fact, recent research shows that negative emotions increase your risk of a car crash tenfold. Strong emotion causes drivers.

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Avoid a Rollaway Car Accident with These Seven Safety Tips

By | October 27th, 2016

When motor vehicles do unexpected things, tragedies can happen. Rollaway accidents have injured or killed people of all ages. They have triggered other accidents after rolling into busy traffic, and have caused property damage. Worn parking gears in automatic transmissions may cause vehicles to slip out of park. In cars built before September 2010, automatic transmissions can be shifted out of park if the key is left in the ignition even though the engine is off and the your foot isn’t on the brake. There are many situations in which.

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Four Tire Safety Myths That Contribute to Car Crashes

By | October 20th, 2016

One of the most important functions of tires is providing traction with the road. Without traction, braking, steering, and acceleration aren’t possible. Tires also support the car’s weight. When a blowout upsets the weight distribution among a car’s four wheels, the car can lose control and crash. This makes proper tire usage and maintenance an important safety issue. Unfortunately, commonly held tire safety myths prevent car owners from taking proper care of their tires. Here are four common myths: Rapid Air Loss and Blowouts Are Caused by Tire Defects Tire.

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Avoid a Car Accident This Fall with These Four Safety Tips

By | October 13th, 2016

Fall is here, which means shorter days, cooler temperatures, a lower position of the sun in the sky, falling foliage, and children going back to school. All of these changes affect motorists, who must adapt and compensate in order to avoid a car accident. Here are four tips for safer fall driving: Watch for Leaves on the Pavement Optimum braking requires good tire contact with dry pavement. However, some roads will have a large buildup of leaves, which reduce your braking power. While dry leaves are more than enough to compromise your braking,.

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Tire Blowout Cause Thousands of Car Accidents Every Year

By | October 13th, 2016

If you see motorists stopped on the highway, it could be because they experienced a tire blowout. Blowouts happen when tires suddenly lose air pressure, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 23,000 accidents and 500 fatalities occur every year due to such an event. Here is what you should know before you next get behind the wheel: Causes There are a variety of factors that can cause tire blowout accidents. They include: Low tire pressure Mismatched tires Hitting the curb or a road hazard High heat.

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