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Car Accidents Can Be More Serious Than They Seem

By | May 31st, 2018

The damage associated with car accidents can be unpredictable. In some cases, the passengers will be demonstrably harmed, and yet the vehicle will barely look as if it’s ever been in an accident. It’s also possible for the vehicle itself to be severely damaged even in cases where the passengers were lucky enough to be largely unharmed. It’s always important for people to seek medical care after a car accident of any kind, even if the people in question haven’t noticed any obvious symptoms. People don’t always know what they.

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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California?

By | May 10th, 2018

When a person dies suddenly as the result of another party’s negligence, it is commonly referred to as a “wrongful death.” The families of those killed in these types of accidents are often much too overwhelmed with grief to consider or be prepared for filing a legal claim in court to pursue much-needed compensation for lost income, medical bills, and other damages. It is important for all people in such circumstances to understand that California has a statute of limitations (time limit) of two years on wrongful death claims. For.

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Speeding Without Seatbelts: a Lethal Combination Among Teens

By | March 29th, 2018

The accident statistics of teens (16-19) make them more likely to be involved in a car accident than the rest of the population. In addition, their accidents are three times more likely to involve fatalities than other drivers outside this age group. Why is this the case? Inexperience is certainly an important factor. Another is that teen drivers are easily distracted by peer group passengers. Yet another important contributing factor to the high teen fatality rate is they’re less inclined to use seat belts than older people. Among teens as a.

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4 Tips for Keeping Your Teenage Driver Safe

By | March 8th, 2018

Teenagers are the most likely to get involved in car accidents. In fact, they are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than older adults. If your teenager just got their license, make sure that they are driving safely. Here are some tips for preventing teenage car accidents. Encourage Safe Driving Only let them drive the car if they promise to put on their seat-belt before driving. In addition, prohibit the use of their cell phone while driving. Distracted driving is one of the main causes.

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Prepping for Your First Driving Lesson

By | February 20th, 2018

Learning how to drive is a fun and exciting experience, especially for first-time drivers. Since the state issues driver licenses and not the federal government, requirements may vary depending on where you live. You can call your state’s Department of Motor Vehicle or visit this website and choose the jurisdiction where you live to learn more about your state’s requirement to get a learner’s permit license. A learner’s permit license will allow you to operate a vehicle provided that an adult with a driving license accompanies you and.

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Three Dangerous Maneuvers That Cause Truck Accidents

By | February 15th, 2018

Defensive driving requires that you anticipate the possible moves of the traffic around you. Anticipating the actions of other motorists is doable because you’re a motorist yourself. However, doing the same for semi-trucks is more difficult because their handling and maneuvering capabilities are radically different from any vehicle you are used to driving. It’s especially important to watch for dangerous maneuvers that some less-than-professional truck drivers might try. Here are three such maneuvers to watch for: Quick Lane Switching A semi-truck has big blind spots on its left and right.

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Three Dangerous Road Rage Scenarios That Have Caused Car Accidents

By | September 21st, 2017

There are many theories about the causes of road rage. Some blame it on unbalanced drivers, who have emotional or psychological issues. Others say it’s caused by the stress of modern society and by crowded roads. In any case, it’s important for safety’s sake to avoid doing it or triggering it in others. One way you can accomplish this is by recognizing common road rage scenarios in advance before they automatically trigger anger in you, or avoid them so that you don’t trigger it in others. Three of these scenarios.

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Personality Traits That Increase Your Risk of a Motor Vehicle Crash

By | September 21st, 2017

Some people can drive for decades without ever getting into a car accident, while the accident rates of others are so bad that their insurance companies waste little time dropping them. What makes some people so accident prone? Although the inexperience and immaturity of very young drivers is a big factor, that doesn’t explain the high accident rates of some people who are well into their thirties. One explanation is that specific personality traits make some people more prone to engaging in risky driving behavior. The more often an individual.

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Three of the Most Common Summer Car Accidents

By | July 20th, 2017

Summer is a time of warm and sunny weather when many motorists take to our roads and highways. It is also a time of year that has the most traffic accidents. Factors such as increased traffic levels as well as good road conditions that encourage speeding and aggressive driving, contribute to this high car accident rate. But what kinds of accidents are these? The answers to this can help you avoid becoming a summer statistic yourself. Here are three typical summer car accidents: Construction Zone Accident Road construction crews take.

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Blind Spots are Responsible for Thousands of Car Accidents Every Year

By | September 15th, 2016

Blind spots are something all drivers deal with when they’re behind the wheel. What is a Blind Spot? It’s the area around a vehicle that drivers cannot see even when their mirrors are properly adjusted. Such spots, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, cause 840,000 accidents each year in the United States resulting in 300 fatalities. Kinds of Accidents Caushttp://www.nhtsa.gov/ed by Blind Spots Intersections, multi-lane roads, and roundabouts all reduce visibility which greatly increases the risk of a blind spot accident. Some of the most common ones are.

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