Accident
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NASA
The Next Accident: How Do We Prevent It?
By Andrew Chaikin, Independent Space Historian and member of the NESC Human Factors Technical Discipline Team I recently watched NESC Deputy Director Mike Kirsch stand before a roomful of engineers at the Langley Research Center and tell them that with every passing day, NASA breaks a record: the longest stretch without a major accident in the nation’s human spaceflight program…
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AAA: It’s the Peak Time of Year for Deer Collisions
Cooler weather and shorter days mean more deer are now gracing Pennsylvania’s roadways. The number of deer-vehicle collisions increases during October and peaks in November and December. To reduce inconvenience, costs, and potential danger, AAA East Central cautions motorists to be especially vigilant on the road in animal-prone areas. “More collisions between vehicles and deer occur now than any other time…
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5 Reasons To Hire An Injury Lawyer After A Road Accident
If you’re in a road accident that wasn’t your fault, you might find it convenient to allow your insurance provider to do everything on your behalf. Essentially, you’re not responsible for the ordeal, so you assume everything will go smoothly. But, there are times that a vehicular accident case might take a complicated turn. Factors such as contradictory statements regarding…
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Most Common Motorcycle Accidents
People love motorcycles for many reasons. Some like the lifestyle, while others are in it for the thrill. Regardless of its many appeals, most people also know that riding a motorcycle is one of the most dangerous ways to get from point A to point B. While there’s nothing wrong with that, it’s still important to be aware of the…
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4 Common Injuries You Can Get by Operating a Forklift
Working in any industrial setting comes with its share of risks. However, operating heavy machinery like forklifts present some of the largest hazards. As such, it’s crucial that individuals are not only aware of what could happen, but also how to respond should they happen to get hurt on the job. These are some of the most common injuries you…
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Don’t Get Played Next Time You End up In An Accident
Automobile accidents happen. Statistically, we’re all likely to be involved in at least one throughout our lifetime. Hopefully, for most of us, it will be a minor affair that causes very little stress. However, if you do get tangled up in one, you can be prone to panicking (as anyone would) and making a few mistakes. You can end up…
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Things You Won’t Have Thought About When Involved In A Road Traffic Accident But Should
It is one of those things that can blind side you on an unexpected afternoon. You could be driving along, minding your own business and then all of a sudden you are involved in a car accident. It might have been your fault, it might have been something you were not expecting, and in some cases, you may have just…
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4 Most Common Causes of Car Accidents
Car accidents are an all too common part of adult life in the United States. While many car crashes are minor, many are not. There are dozens of reasons why someone might get into an accident, but fortunately many of them are avoidable. Here are some of the most common causes of car accidents. Drunk Driving Driving under the influence…
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How Your Vehicle’s On-Board Computer Systems Can Help You Prove Your Case in Court
For anyone who has been in the unfortunate situation of being involved in a car accident that has led to a court case, you know better than anyone just how important it is to be able to prove your credibility and your case. Your word against the other driver’s word doesn’t offer the same kind of guarantee as cold hard…
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What to Do When You Have a Car Accident
Car accidents account for one of the country’s most common causes of serious injury and death, with thousands taking place every day throughout the U.S. They are very stressful events which can cause immediate panic and lead to the wrong decisions being made. When you are involved in a car accident, you are sure to have tons of questions coursing…
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