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Preparing your car for winter driving
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Winter is a fine season for driving and particularly so for long distance driving. But, it is also among the most dangerous seasons unless you are fully prepared and your car made winter fit. Here are some of the measures you can adopt to ensure that you are able to enjoy winter driving safely. Take
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| (Published: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:36:28 +0000) |
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Car Accident kills students
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Car accidents involving students, particularly the teenagers has been among the biggest causes of deaths among students. The final years of teen life appear to be far more susceptible because that is the time when the teens first get to sit behind the wheels and start driving. Most youngsters learn to drive from their parents
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| (Published: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:31:52 +0000) |
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Driving without car insurance
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Driving without a valid car insurance can be fraught with disastrous consequences. The car is to help you get to work and back or get around town and that means you cannot avoid using the public thoroughfare. Even when you use your car sporadically, like at week ends you still need a valid car insurance
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| (Published: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:26:30 +0000) |
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Freak Accidents on the road
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Distracted driving, driving under the influence of banned substances, aggressive driving, jumping signals, speeding are among the common causes of road accidents where the driver or drivers are at fault. But, apart from these, we also come across freak accidents on the road where even the most efficient and careful driver cannot be faulted and
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| (Published: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:19:59 +0000) |
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Motorcycle Helmet Laws in the United States
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Increasing fuel prices are pushing more people to buy motorcycles instead of a standard four wheel vehicle. While motorcycle can save more than 50 percent on gas consumption, it puts you in a grave position every time you ride your bike. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are more than 7.1 million
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| (Published: Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:36:42 +0000) |
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Top 5 Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accident Causing Injuries
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According to US Department of Transportation, motorcycle riders are twenty five times more likely to get involved into a fatal accident than a four wheeled motorist. Those who do not wear helmets are thirty times more likely to get killed in a motorcycle accident than those who wear them. In fact, helmets have saved over
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| (Published: Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:35:55 +0000) |
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Top 3 Common Truck Accident Injuries
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There are over 5,000 people who are killed in truck related accidents every year. Over 2.5 percent of all car accidents in the United States involve commercial trucks. Unfortunately, when an accident involves a truck, you can easily assume that it is going to result to serious injuries and even death. Although trucks are three
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| (Published: Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:25:35 +0000) |
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Top 5 Causes of Severe Truck Accidents
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Because large trucks weigh more than thirty times more than an average vehicle, when accidents with trucks occur, the injuries incurred are usually serious. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are over 15.5 million commercial trucks in the US, including 2 million tractor trailers. In addition, more than 500,000 truck accidents are
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| (Published: Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:23:15 +0000) |
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Car Accidents and Insurance Rates
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Car accidents are one of the major causes of death and disability in the United States. Last year there were over 32,000 people who were killed in car accidents alone. This rate is a lot higher than any other illness. According to reports, auto accidents cost $164 billion each year or $1,000 per American. What’s
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| (Published: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:06:07 +0000) |
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Top 5 Worst Car Accidents in Minnesota
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In 2010, there were 31,176 people injured in car accidents in Minnesota and over 411 people that died. Although this rate is comparably lower than in 2009, it is considerably higher than other states. Over speeding is still the number one cause of single fatal accidents followed by distracted driving and failure to yield. Over
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| (Published: Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:33:31 +0000) |
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18 wheeler accidents
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Of all trucks, 18 wheelers are considered to be deadliest to get involved in an accident. An 18 wheeler can be around 70 to 80 ft lengthwise and 80,000 pounds in weight. No combination truck should exceed this legal limit of length and weight. These trucks cause great property damage or loss of life, when… [Continue Reading]
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| (Published: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:07:07 +0000) |
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Dump truck accidents
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Truck accidents are more common on highways, mostly involving smaller vehicles or bikers and quite often, pedestrians. But, dump trucks drive in regular traffic, as these trucks may have to pass through them to reach destination for garbage dumping. The statistics for truck accidents shows a gradual decline, but there are casualties that happen due… [Continue Reading]
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| (Published: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:52:51 +0000) |
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Understanding Wrongful Death Statute and Survival Statute
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When a loved one dies a due to “natural causes” , it is a difficult time for the family. But if he or she dies in a wrongful death incident,, the emotional pain that the loved ones feels is even more challenging. Just the sheer fact of knowing that if the perpetrator didn’t act wrongfully,… [Continue Reading]
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| (Published: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:47:26 +0000) |
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A Guide to Mining Truck Accidents
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Hundreds of vehicle accidents have become an unfortunate reality for roads across America.Some of these accidents are minor while others cause more serious injuries to affected parties. But the most of gruesome of all these accidents usually involve trucks. When a truck is involved in an accident, you can always assume that it is accompanied… [Continue Reading]
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| (Published: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:33:59 +0000) |
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Swift Truck Accidents – Reason why you Should Hire a Lawyer
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The trucking industry is governed by federal laws that have regulations to follow and rules that they cannot violate. When a truck is involved in an accident, it is best to call a lawyer to handle your case than be sorry later. Truck accidents are far more expensive than regular vehicles. So you need a… [Continue Reading]
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| (Published: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:17:15 +0000) |
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Distracted driving – Are you distracted?
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Technological advances have brought a series of gadgets that make our lives more convenient and enjoyable. Mobile technology and the internet are in the forefront of these desirable changes brought about by technology. But, while enjoying our own lives, we also have a responsibility to ensure that our own enjoyment doesn’t injure or harm others. … [Continue Reading]
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| (Published: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:17:41 +0000) |
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Motorcycle accident fire
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The risk of serious injuries from motorcycle accidents is always greater compared to other motor vehicles. The wafer thin surface area on which the motor cycle balances itself with the help of the handle bar makes them extremely vulnerable to skidding at the slightest disturbance to the equilibrium. Automobiles with four wheels or more enjoy… [Continue Reading]
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| (Published: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:42:30 +0000) |
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Car Accident history – can I get it free
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A used car may look particularly attractive with a new coat of paint and may be, even refurbished upholstery. But, what about the cars accident reputation and how do you make sure that the vehicle was not salvaged in another state? Your best option to extinguish the possibilities is examining a car accident history. Basic… [Continue Reading]
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| (Published: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:05:58 +0000) |
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Fusion surgery settlements from truck accidents
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Serious injuries from a truck accident can potentially lead to far reaching consequences. A fusion surgery settlement from truck accidents is a case in point which can potentially run up huge medical bills apart from the pain and agony that an accident victim suffers. In order to prosecute a claim for compensation effectively, it helps… [Continue Reading]
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| (Published: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:01:32 +0000) |
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Car accidents and knee injuries
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For long, car manufacturers have focused on injuries to chest, neck and head while designing the safety aspects. Measures like air bags and seat belts have significantly reduced the number of deaths from road accidents. However, the relationship between car accidents and knee injuries is now being recognized by the car manufacturers to enhance the… [Continue Reading]
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| (Published: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:58:01 +0000) |
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