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How Can I Avoid a Collision This Memorial Day Weekend?

Memorial Day is the kickoff to summer, and families all over the nation use the long weekend to spend some quality time together. According to TIME, the Friday preceding this federal holiday is the fourth busiest day of the entire year at airports, and traveling by car is no less hectic.

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Top 4 Tips to Help You Avoid Car Accident Injuries

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans spend more than 1 million days in various hospitals across the country annually as a direct result of car crash injuries. This figure highlights the fact that hefty medical bills are not the only cost accident victims incur; lost wages due to an extended hospital stay can also hurt your family’s financial security.

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Collision Involving 2 Semi-Trucks and 4 Other Vehicles Kills at Least One

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CBS DFW reports on a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 30 that resulted in at least one fatality. According to officials from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the accident involved two semi-trucks and four passenger vehicles.

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Forbes: The Average Driver Files an Accident Claim Every 18 Years

According to car insurance statistics cited by Forbes, the average motorist will file a claim approximately once every 18 years. That means if you start driving at age 16, you will most likely be involved in some kind of collision by the time you turn 34. Also, over the course of your lifetime, you can expect to be in three to four car accidents.

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What Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month?

Thanks to the proliferation of smartphones, distracted driving has become an epidemic in the United States. In 2014, at least 3,179 people died in distraction-related collisions, and thousands more were injured.

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4 Tips to Help You File a Successful Personal Injury Claim

Texas has one of the highest car accident rates in the United States. In 2015, a motor-vehicle collision injured one person about every two minutes, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Many of these victims faced financial hardship due to exorbitant medical bills and lost income.

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Who May Be Liable for Damages after a Commercial Truck Crash?

In 2014, there were 3,978 buses and large trucks involved in fatal collisions, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The vast majority of these accidents were caused by driver errors such as speeding, tailgating, or drunk driving.

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How to Avoid Accidents with Drunk, Distracted and Speeding Drivers

Fatal accident rates are on the rise in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, 40,200 people died in motor-vehicle crashes in 2016 – an increase of 6 percent compared to 2015. This is the first time the death tool has passed 40,000 since 2007.

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5 Tips to Ensure Your Kids Are Safely Secured in Your Vehicle

Whether they are pedestrians or passengers in a vehicle, young kids are susceptible to injuries in the event of a car accident. In fact, according to Safe Kids Worldwide, motor-vehicle wrecks are the second-leading cause of death for children between the ages 4 and 10.

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9 Tips to Help Your Child Avoid Injuries on Halloween

Haunted houses, spooky costumes, a bag stuffed with candy – these are just a few of the reasons why kids look forward to Halloween with unrivaled anticipation. However, this holiday comes with inherent dangers, and if your children are trick-or-treating, they should understand the risks and know how to avoid hazardous situations.

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