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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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Experts Pinpoint 3 Possible Causes of Large Truck Accident Cases

By | September 1st, 2016

When you read the truck accident statistics provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), it quickly becomes clear that motorists driving passenger cars are at a distinct disadvantage. Noting 2014 statistics, of the 3,660 fatalities resulting from large truck crashes, 16 percent were among the occupants of these larger vehicles. The rest consisted of other vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists or bikers. Since 2009, the number of truck accident fatalities increased. Experts have identified three possible causes. Truck weight and height. With weights up to 30 times that.

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How Jackknife Truck Accidents Happen

By | June 16th, 2016

A jackknife truck accident occurs when a tractor-trailer brakes too hard on a slippery road. This can happen in one of two ways. When the trailer wheels lock up, the trailer wants to continue sliding down the road past the tractor. This causes the back of the trailer to fishtail about the trailer hitch. Meanwhile, the tractor is braking without skidding. If the truck driver fails to recover from this, the back of the trailer will continue to fishtail forward while pivoting on the hitch until it forms the classic.

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Glare: A Hidden Cause of Car Accidents

By | June 13th, 2016

One of the most underrated causes of car accidents is glare. Even a few seconds of glare induced blindness is long enough to cause a car accident. Glare is caused by low angled sunlight and by car headlights at night. While sun induced glare only occurs during certain times of the day in fair weather, headlight glare is an ever-present hazard at night. However, there are a number of precautions you can take to avoid an accident. Wear polarized sunglasses. Polarized glasses block sunlight that is scattered by the windshield (glare).

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Don’t Let Summer Complacency Cause a Car Accident

By | June 13th, 2016

Summer is the time of year when kids get their much deserved summer vacations and adults get some time off as well. It’s a time to get away and do some travel. When you’re on the road, be sure to watch for these five summer driving hazards: Children School is out and so are the kids. Be especially careful when driving around neighborhoods. Children are less aware of traffic dangers, and will cross roads without looking as they chase after balls and other toys. They will cross the road again.

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Is Getting Paid by the Mile the Real Cause of Most Truck Accidents?

By | June 13th, 2016

Unlike other modes of freight transport such as shipping, air, and rail transport, freight transport by truck exacts a heavy death toll on our population. The reason is that trucking shares the roads with the driving public. In 2011, 17% of truck accident fatalities occurred to the occupants of the trucks, while 72% occurred to the occupants of the other vehicles involved in the accidents. In spite of regulations that limit the number of consecutive hours that truckers can drive, and more money spent on trucking inspection, accident rates are still high..

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How to Avoid a Car Accident Caused by Hydroplaning

By | June 13th, 2016

Even drought stricken California experiences rain when an El Niño weather pattern arrives or when a summer afternoon thunder-storm pops up in the mountains. When driving through rain-soaked roads, hydroplaning is an ever-present possibility. Hydroplaning occurs when a film of water lifts the wheels of your car off the pavement. Normally, the weight of the car on the wheels pushes the water out of the way. In addition, the tire tread channels the water away. When driving too fast over deep puddles however, the tires can’t move the water out.

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Potholes: A Common Cause of Deadly Motorcycle Accidents

By | June 13th, 2016

Potholes are a common and mundane sight on our roads. However, this doesn’t make them any less dangerous. They cause property damage and fatalities even among auto drivers. However, it is the motorcyclist who is most vulnerable to this hazard. The motorcycle’s small size and two wheels make it more prone to losing control after hitting a pothole. This may cause a motorcycle accident such as flipping over or veering into oncoming traffic. Potholes often go unseen until it’s too late. When filled with water, they don’t appear any different.

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Two “Out of the Blue” Truck Accident Scenarios

By | June 13th, 2016

One moment everything seems fine, and the next, you’ve been hit by a truck. “Out of the blue” refers to an accident in seemingly normal circumstances that completely catches you by surprise where there is no time to react. Here are two such accident scenarios: Rural Highways Rural highways often have a narrow single lane with small shoulders for each direction. Don’t let the rural setting fool you because these roads are dangerous, especially when you consider their high speed limits and the many trucks that use them. Thanks to.

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Leg Injuries Caused During a Car Accident

By | June 13th, 2016

Car accidents occur everyday across the United States leaving victims to suffer from a variety of injuries. Among them are leg injuries which are often debilitating as the legs support one’s body. Injuries include: Bursitis This is a condition that occurs when the cushion-like sacs (called bursae) that are responsible for padding the knee bones, muscles, and tendons become inflamed. When this happens, victims will likely have problems moving the knee joint along with pain or swelling. ACL Injury The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) connects the femur to the tibia,.

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