Cab Crashes

Cabs are one of the most convenient modes of transportation

, though it is more expensive than your regular bus or commuter train. But convenience may not be exactly the safest. In California, car accidents are not rare.

Causes of car/cab accidents:

mobile phone use while driving

mechanical failure

road failure

aggressive driving

driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs

old age and fatigue

poor eyesight and/or physical impairment

Incompetence of taxi drivers to make good decisions during injury-causing scenarios

Improperly maintained vehicles

Engine malfunctions

Bad road and weather conditions

Traffic law violations

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that there are 43,000 passengers killed yearly because of car accidents. And that is alarmingly 115 deaths a day or one death every 13 minutes.

The motorist advocacy group American Automobile Association said accidents cost each American $1,051 a year and totals to $164.2 billion each year.

Car accident aftermath

Accidents leave a lot of baggage behind, from emotional trauma to the literal sense. Car accidents can involve more than two parties or worse multi-vehicle domino collisions. The number of fatalities or injuries is extensive.

It is a good thing these days we have air ambulances and rapid response units in the US. Peoples lives are saved from car collisions, rollovers and car crashes.

But the emotional and physical trauma may last a lifetime. Serious injuries are as follows:

Post-traumatic distress

Brain and neck injuries

Spinal cord injuries

Paralysis

Bone fractures

Bruises and laceration

Burns

Internal hemorrhage

Internal injuries

Cab Protocols

In New York, where more people ride cabs compared to California, there is an estimate of 59 percent more crashes within a six-year span. Passengers are advised to wear their seatbelts.

Drivers should not drink or be intoxicated (whether by drugs or alcohol) when they are driving. And if you are involved in a cab accident, you should know the drivers name, the cab number, and the telephone number of the company. It is better if you inform someone you know about these things once you enter a cab.

Always have an emergency response teams number on your cell phone. They will be able to rush immediately to the accident scene. Also have the numbers of your family and loved ones so that you can inform them immediately. You will need them to assist you all throughout (hospital, police, insurance, etc.)and of course, for moral support.

by: Remedios V. Lucio

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