Category Archives: Auto Accidents
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Hydroplaning is a danger when Florida has rainstorms. It occurs when water stays on your car’s tires and disconnects them from the road. The car floats, while drivers lose braking and steering control. If hydroplaning causes an accident, who’s at fault? Here are a few possibilities: The driver: If drivers don’t maintain their tires or… Read More »
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Airbags save lives and reduce injuries, but sometimes they cause them. A combination of materials, speed and chemicals makes airbags hazardous under some circumstances. Most of the time, they work to prevent harm. However, there are circumstances when airbag deployment goes wrong. How airbags work Manufacturers install airbags in the steering wheel, dashboard, side panels… Read More »
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Many car accident victims consider whiplash a “minor” injury and never seek treatment. Unfortunately, there really isn’t anything minor about whiplash. It is often painful, and when left untreated, it causes long-term effects. What is whiplash? Whiplash is a soft tissue joint injury that occurs when the head is violently jolted back and forth. It… Read More »