When we see tow trucks they’re often on the side of the road helping another vehicle. If you have ever needed a tow truck, you probably have a special appreciation for the men and women who drive these vehicles. Tow trucks provide an essential service that helps thousands of citizens get safely home every day. […]
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According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was a factor in 26 percent of fatal accidents in the United States in one year. While the percentage has been slowly decreasing, speeding still causes over one-fourth of all accidents in the country.There are many reasons speeding persists, and there are many terrible
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Rear-end collisions are everyday occurrences on busy streets and highways. They may be mere fender benders. And the frequency with which these accidents occur can desensitize us to their potential impacts. Insurance companies and at-fault parties push this idea—that a rear-end crash is just a minor incident. But, in reality, many victims of these crashes
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An Inconvenience to a Trucker, a Deadly Accident for Everyone ElseTrucks are complex machines. To operate safely, they need all of their systems to operate reliably. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Trucks can experience mechanical failure that puts the public at risk of a deadly truck accident.Let’s take a look at some of the mechanical
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A car accident can scare anyone, especially when it results in serious injuries. When you or another person in your vehicle are injured, you may have to take quick but careful action to ensure everyone is safe and protect their rights. Read below to learn about what to do if you’re in an accident with
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When you are behind the wheel, you may worry about the presence of certain drivers on the road who might cause you harm. Most people say they worry about drunk drivers or distracted drivers, and while these negligent drivers can cause serious accidents and injuries, there is another category of drivers who are just as
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Thousands of fatal car crashes occur every year, and the IIHS reports how they result in about 36,096 deaths. The time of day and severe weather conditions contribute to the risk of a collision. Many people go over the speed limit, and texts distract others. A wide range of situations can fall under the category
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Car accidents can occur for a variety of reasons: aggressive driving behavior, mechanical failure in a vehicle, and ignoring the rules of the road, including speeding, for example. However, the top cause of collisions may surprise you. Despite multiple initiatives intended to help reduce the behavior, many drivers do it frequently behind the wheel.The most
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Car accidents can occur anywhere on the road, and for a variety of reasons. However, some risks can increase the risk of an accident more than others. Individuals who engage in those behaviors frequently bear liability for accidents caused due to their negligence behind the wheel.1. Distracted DrivingDistracted driving poses the greatest risk to those
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Many people in car accidents take months to recover. Others sustain catastrophic injuries that cause long-term or permanent disabilities.Any one of these types of accidents can be traumatic—even if they do not cause catastrophic injuries or the death of a loved one. When an accident is traumatic, it can also cause the victim to suffer
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