Drivers who fail to use their turn signals cause approximately 2 million accidents every year.

More accidents every year are caused by drivers who fail to use turn signals, than by distracted drivers.  According to a new study, drivers who fail to use their turn signals, cause approximately 2 million accidents every year.

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The month of May is being commemorated as National Dog Bite Prevention Month.

The month of May is being commemorated as National Dog Bite Prevention Month. In San Diego, at least one hospital has taken upon itself the task of educating locals about preventing a bite.

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It is known that for people who drink excessively may have a much slower recovery from burn injuries compared to those who do not drink.

People who drink excessively may have a much slower recovery from burn injuries compared to those who do not drink.

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Here are ten intersection laws every driver should know.

Since driver’s education class was several years ago, or for some drivers much longer, there is a great need to freshen up on driving laws.

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Experts are blaming the lack of important transportation safety features including guardrails for a devastating accident last week in New York that killed 7 people.

Experts are blaming the lack of important transportation safety features including guardrails for a devastating accident last week in New York that killed 7 people.  The accident occurred when an SUV plunged off a highway, and crashed into the grounds of the Bronx zoo.

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Approximately 14% of leg fractures involving children over 11 months involved children who were riding down a slide on their parent's lap.

Protective parents, who ride down a slide with a child sitting on their laps, may believe that they are protecting the child from injuries.

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Yet another study confirms to car accident lawyers that Americans are sleep-deprived lot, with a high risk of drowsy driving accidents.

Yet another study confirms to car accident lawyers that Americans are sleep-deprived lot, with a high risk of drowsy driving accidents.  This study is by the federal administration.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that 30% of American workers are driving without having sufficient sleep.

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About 80% of all accidents can be prevented because of a new communication system that will allow cars to exchange information with each other.

In the future, as many as 80% of all accidents could be prevented because of a new car-to-car communication system that allows cars to exchange information with each other.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is convinced enough over the feasibility of such technologies to push for the development of these.

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California auto accident lawyers have more reason to be concerned about teenagers using cell phones and texting devices while driving.

California auto accident lawyers have more reason to be concerned about teenagers using cell phones and texting devices while driving.  A new study finds that these drivers are aware of the risks of such practices while driving, but do not see any need to stop these practices anyway.

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An investigation into a deadly car crash in Florida is now zeroing in on the role of the Florida Highway Patrol.

An investigation into a deadly car crash at an intersection in Florida, that killed 11 people, is now zeroing in on the role of the Florida Highway Patrol.

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