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July 31, 2010
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Accident Terms and Definitions

 

 

Impending Skidmarks
Also known as shadow skidmarks are small fragments of rubber, ground or scraped from the tire, at the tire and roadway interface, as the rotating tire slows to a locked position.

Aggressive Drivers (road rage)
Can be describes as: aggressive tailgating,Lights flashed at them because the other motorist was annoyed, aggressive or rude gestures,deliberate obstruction -- preventing them from moving their vehicle,verbal abuse,physical assault and other actions.

Brake Build-up (Brake Lag)
Occurs just after the brakes are applied and continues until they lock.

Elderly & Older Drivers
Drivers typically 65 or 70 years old, most states require renewal applicants to appear in person and to pass a vision test.

Reaction Time
The motorist who is not alert cannot cope with a sudden emergency as quickly as is necessary. An overly relaxed driver requires more time to react to an emergency than does an alert one.

Collision
Pays for damage to your car caused by physical contact with another vehicle or with another object, such as a tree, boulder, guardrail, structure, or person.

Using cell phone
Some state have banned types of cell phone use while driving. This can be very dangerous and my be a cause of an accident.

Blind Spots
The back corner of the car never moves. It always stays in the same exact place. Mirrors are unable to show this spot. This back area is known as blind spot

Interrogatories
Written questions developed by one party's attorney for the opposing party.

Soft Tissue Injury
Injuries sustained to the muscle, skin, connective tissue.

 

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Did You Know?    
 
 
Blood Alcohol levels of 1.0 in a crash can be a criminal charge.
State laws in 31 states make it a criminal offense to operate a motor vehicle at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.10 g/dl. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have adopted 0.08 g/dl. Two states and Puerto Rico do not have illegal per se BAC levels.

 


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News about Accidents in Salem and nationwide:

Teen killed in crash with train in Rome
A teenager was killed and four others were injured tonight after a car was hit by a CSX train in Rome, Oneida County sheriff's officials said....
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Man Sentenced For Illegal Transportation Of Aliens In Connection With Fatal Accident
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OSHA'S Fall Protection Policy And Standards
OSHA has developed standards to prevent workers in general industry and in construction from falling through skylights and roof and floor openings....
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Accident Terms

 
 


Today's Terms

Tripped Rollovers

Definition:
NHTSA data show that 95% of single-vehicle rollovers are tripped . This happens when a vehicle leaves the roadway and slides sideways, digging its tires into soft soil or striking an object such as a curb or guardrail.

Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL)

Definition:
Calculated based on the following equation: YPLL = Fixed Age - Age at death. Usually the fixed age is 65 or 70, or the life expectancy of the group in question.

Brake Build-up (Brake Lag)

Definition:
Occurs just after the brakes are applied and continues until they lock.

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  • Head Injury
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