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Driver Habits That Cause Car Accidents With Pedestrians

By | January 11th, 2018

No one questions the fact that car accidents involving other cars are serious affairs. Although property damage to another car means an increase in one’s insurance premiums, injuries or fatalities can result in more serious consequences such as civil or possibly criminal litigation. In the case of a car accident involving a pedestrian, a serious injury or a fatality is highly probable. Most drivers fail to fully appreciate that they’re only one driving mistake away from being charged with vehicular manslaughter whenever they get behind the wheel. Here are four.

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Why You Should Be More Afraid of a Car Crash Than a Plane Crash

By | January 4th, 2018

Many people are more afraid of flying in airplanes than they are of driving cars. First of all, it feels strange for a human being to be flying in the air as opposed to traveling on the ground. And secondly, whenever there is a plane crash, it is highly publicized, making the news everywhere. Plus a plane crash usually kills more people at one go. However, according to USA Today, the odds of dying in a car crash are 1 in 98 for a lifetime while the odds of dying.

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Three Situations That Increase the Crash Risk of Aggressive Driving

By | December 28th, 2017

Aggressive driving is characterized by actions that endanger other motorists. These include tailgating, improper lane changing, speeding, illegal passing, running red lights and stop signs, failure to yield, and driving on the shoulder. It’s clear these actions are dangerous under any circumstances and can injure or kill other motorists in a crash. However, aggressive driving in some circumstances is so dangerous to the extreme that a car accident is highly probable. Here are three of these: Bad Weather Aggressive driving in bad weather such as in heavy fog can readily.

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Common Mistakes That Can Cause or Make a Crash Worse

By | December 21st, 2017

No one wants to be injured in a crash because of the mistakes of another driver. However, the odds are good that you are making a few of your own (since everyone makes mistakes). Here are three driver mistakes that can cause or make a crash worse: Wearing Yellow Night Vision Glasses Yellow tint certainly has its benefits for day driving in foggy conditions. However, any tint regardless of color, reduces the amount of light your eyes receive. This is never a good thing at night when your eyes need.

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Three Airbag Myths That May Cause Harm in a Crash

By | December 7th, 2017

Airbags may cause either complacency or fear in drivers. The truth is, they are neither soft and velvety pillows nor are they instruments bent on doing you harm. When properly used, they save lives and reduce or prevent crash injuries. The key is understanding how they work and using them correctly. This starts with rejecting common myths about them that can cause a fatality or serious injury. Here are three: Airbags Make Seat Belts Obsolete Airbags are supplemental devices. That is, they won’t protect you when used alone without wearing a.

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Tips for Keeping First Responders and Yourself Safer

By | December 7th, 2017

In mid-October, a San Francisco bicycle police officer was seriously injured when a fleeing suspect crashed into the officer. The suspect fled the scene but was later found and taken into custody. While most people would not intentionally cause a crash with a first responder, it is to do our part to keep them safer. As we work to keep them safer, we are also working to keep ourselves safer. There are several ways you can do this. When you see flashing emergency lights, either behind you or coming toward.

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Road Debris: Motorist Negligence That Causes Thousands of Crashes

By | November 23rd, 2017

It’s not uncommon to see debris on the road and its shoulders. Some of it, such as chunks of tire tread, often come from commercial trucks. However, the driving public contribute to the problem when they carry cargo on top of their vehicles or in trailers. If these items were properly secured, road debris wouldn’t be as big a problem that it currently is. Mattresses held on the tops of cars by a few bungee cords, overloaded pickup trucks with open tailgates, or trailers filled with loose items are examples of people unwilling to take.

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The Importance of Consulting a Personal Injury Attorney After Being Injured in a Car Accident

By | November 9th, 2017

After being injured in an auto accident you may feel overwhelmed and unsure how to proceed. One of the first steps you should consider taking after being injured in a car accident is consulting a personal injury attorney. Here are just a few of the benefits consulting a personal injury attorney can provide you with. Have Someone on Your Side During This Difficult Time By consulting a personal injury attorney you will ensure that you have someone on your side to help you through this difficult time. Most people do.

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Avoid a Crash: Warning Signs That Your Tire Needs Immediate Replacement

By | November 9th, 2017

There are some tire problems, such as worn or uneven tread, that require your addressing the issue as soon as possible. However, there’s another class of tire problems that demand immediate replacement of the tire with a spare, or risk a blowout. If you should ever notice one of these three problems, count yourself lucky to have noticed it before it caused a crash: A Tire With a Bulge or Bubble A bulge or a bubble on the sidewall of your tire indicates a weak area that’s yielding to the.

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Avoiding a Car Accident: How to Cope With Animals on the Road

By | November 2nd, 2017

Accidents involving cars and animals are an everyday occurrence. These typically involve animals such as squirrels and other small wildlife. While unfortunate for the animals, most collisions with small animals don’t involve car accidents. This is largely because drivers, correctly, don’t slam their brakes or violently swerve in such encounters. As a general rule, the more traffic around you, the fewer your collision avoidance options. If the road is clear of traffic and your view ahead is unobstructed, then you can brake firmly (without skidding) or slow down and go.

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