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Is the driver of the big rig in the next lane paying attention?

Is the driver of the big rig in the next lane paying attention?

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Last Modified on Sep 01, 2022

Distracted driving causes more than 400,000 injuries each year, but this issue is not confined to drivers of pickups, vans and passenger vehicles. Truck drivers are not immune to distractions and given the sheer size and weight of a big rig, the occupants of a…

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Are older drivers more at risk during car accidents?

Are older drivers more at risk during car accidents?

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Last Modified on Aug 13, 2022

Largely due to both its population and its extensive system of roads, the Lone Star State is a hotbed for motor vehicle accidents. In fact, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, a reportable crash happens somewhere in the state every 57 seconds. While anyone…

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What you wear can help you prevent common motorcycle injuries

What you wear can help you prevent common motorcycle injuries

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Last Modified on Jul 31, 2022

How often do you see motorcycle riders dressed entirely in black? Or wearing shorts and sneakers? Or riding without a helmet? Safety is always an issue since motorcycle riders are vulnerable to car-bike crashes. So, how can the choice of wearing apparel help prevent—or at…

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What should you do if your car collides with a power pole?

What should you do if your car collides with a power pole?

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Last Modified on Jul 19, 2022

Even though electrocution during motor vehicle accidents is exceedingly rare, it is not impossible for you to survive a car accident only to die by electrocution after colliding with a power pole. In fact, according to reporting from ABC News, that very thing happened to…

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3 risks of signing a general medical release after an accident

3 risks of signing a general medical release after an accident

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Last Modified on Jul 03, 2022

Car accidents are not exactly rare in the Lone Star State. In fact, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, there is a reportable motor vehicle accident every 57 seconds somewhere in the state. Fortunately, you have probably not had to deal with many of…

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What are the most dangerous complications of crush injuries?

What are the most dangerous complications of crush injuries?

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Last Modified on Jun 03, 2022

If you end up in a car crash, it is possible that you will suffer from a crush injury. These injuries can occur any time something with excessive weight or size ends up compressing and crushing part of the body. But what are the most…

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How can drivers suffer from crush injuries in a crash?

How can drivers suffer from crush injuries in a crash?

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Last Modified on Jun 01, 2022

When people think of crush injuries, they typically think of injuries that occur on construction sites or other areas with a lot of heavy machinery and equipment. However, crush injuries can happen in any situation involving heavy or large objects. This includes car crashes, too.…

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Why do people accept drowsy driving more often?

Why do people accept drowsy driving more often?

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Last Modified on May 24, 2022

Distracted driving behaviors often get a lot of flack. Issues like texting while driving and drinking while driving have many dedicated campaigns pointing out their risks and shaming those who engage in such behaviors. However, one distracted driving behavior gets less negative attention than others…

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Is the trucking industry impacting drivers everywhere?

Is the trucking industry impacting drivers everywhere?

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Last Modified on May 06, 2022

Most drivers do not think about truckers on the roads until they have to share lanes with one or drive past one on the highway. But the truth is, the trucking industry has a bigger impact on road safety than anyone might suspect. But exactly…

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How does the trucking industry impact crash statistics?

How does the trucking industry impact crash statistics?

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Last Modified on Apr 29, 2022

The trucking industry has fallen under massive scrutiny due to the complaints of truckers across the board. Supply chain crises only worsen issues inherent in the industry itself, creating more trouble for everyone on the road. Unfortunately, problems in the trucking industry can have significant…

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