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    possibility when operating an automobile is getting into a car accident. Car accidents can range from slight fender-benders to catastrophic events that could include the loss of life. The World Health Organization stated that 20 to 30 million people are injured in car accidents annually (Factor, Yair, Mahalel) with an estimated to 3,000 automobile fatalities worldwide each day (Factor, Yair, Mahalel). Either way, the effects of a car accident have emotional as well as monetary effects that can…

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    The topic of interest chosen to be drinking and driving. After being involved in a drinking and driving accident, it can cause many changes in an individual’s life, especially their outlook on drinking and driving Although the individual drinking and driving are not likely injured, it can cause grief amongst families. The stress of a child being arrested, drinking and driving, and causing significant damage on a busy intersection can be overwhelming. Drinking and driving must be taken…

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    As stated by a motorcycle accident attorney, a motorbike crash can be a surprising, terrifying, and life-threatening experience. Crashes can occur before either party has time to react, causing serious trauma and damage to anyone and everything involved. The events, right after an accident can be chaotic and emotions are usually running high. If you're in a severe accident, it can be hard to stay focused on the important issues and let go of your anger, frustration, and panic. Here are some tips…

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    A car accident is part of an endless list of problems on the road. Car accidents can happen to drivers anytime, anywhere. In general , about twenty million people die or become injured due to car accidents each year nationwide and I am one of the twenty million people who became injured due to car accidents. It was Friday afternoon I was sitting in my room doing my weekly planning when my dad called me and asked me to get food for lunch from a restaurant called Nani Dagh Kababe Daghe which was…

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    As you might already know, semi-truck accidents can be more serious than basic car accidents. There are actually some things that can make these accidents even more serious, however. These are a few factors that can make semi-truck accidents even more catastrophic. 1. Traveling at High Speeds When semi-trucks travel at higher speeds, it makes it that much more difficult for them to stop their rigs or to slow down in a potential accident situation. Plus, if something as large and heavy as a…

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    “Traffic accidents kill around 1,240,000 people annually in the world, or at least one person for every 30 seconds” said Mr. Kong Sovann, representative of Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP). Traffic accident is known as the most common problem in Cambodia which results in a serious injury or death. In Cambodia, there are at least 5 people die from traffic accident or 15 people suffer from a serious injury per day. In order to prevent traffic accident, people should learn and…

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    resulted in 2,796 injured persons and 17 deaths.” I find this astonishing that there have been so many crashes due to distracted driving. It is both tragic and interesting. It should be everyone’s goal to not drive distracted knowing the dangers and accidents that can come from it. On the website” highwaysafety.utah.gov” it also states,” A 2008 study cited by the University of Utah found that drivers distracted by cell phones are more oblivious to changing traffic conditions because they are the…

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    summation. As we are all aware, traffic accidents impact nearly everyone in our communities at some point during their lifetime. These traffic accidents can drastically and permanently alter the lives of innocent people, their families, and their friends. I trust that the thought of such horrors truly disgusts my fellow senators as they do I. In New Mexico, accidents such as these are especially a problem because of the thousands of alcohol related traffic accidents that occur every year. In…

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    TMI Accidents

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    Pennsylvania. Despite a generally high security standard, accidents can still happen. It is impossible to build a plant with 100% security. There will always be a probability of failure. In the event that a meltdown does occur the The consequences would be absolutely devastating for all kinds of life. As you already know TMI has already had a incident. TMI had a partial meltdown which occurred March 28, 1979. This was the most serious accident in U.S. nuclear power plant history. An estimated…

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    Normal Accidents

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    (Nuclear Energy Agency, 7). Under the few situation in which nuclear energy power have resulted in been catastrophic, the expert has explained that they are few incidences that accidence occur, and that should be expected any why. In his book, Normal Accidents, Charles Perrow described how real the risk associated with the nuclear energy plant are and also outlined few standard accidence that were expected (Perrow, 45).…

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