According to Newton’s first law of motion, an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. In car crashes, the point of impact becomes an unbalanced force. When the vehicle stops abruptly, people inside the vehicle will continue to move forward. Seatbelts are designed to offset people continuing to move forward in a … [Read more...]
Insurance Requirements Following A Crash
Liability insurance is required in the State of Alaska (SOA) for all drivers. According to the Alaska Driver Manual, the minimum amount of mandatory liability insurance coverage is $50,000/$100,000 for bodily injury or death and $25,000 for property damage. All drivers are responsible for maintaining minimum insurance coverage. Insurance Company Requirements Most insurance … [Read more...]
Factors Of Injuries In A Car Crash
Kinetic energy is energy the body has simply by being in motion. When a vehicle collides with another object, such as a tree, wall or other vehicle, the energy transfers to the other object. However, the person or people in the vehicle continue to move even though the vehicle stops. Cars are made to withstand the impact of a crash, people are not. Factors A car crash causes the … [Read more...]
Safely Make Turns
Vehicle safety is the responsibility of all drivers on the road. It is up to you to not only protect yourself and your family but also to practice safe driving so the roads are safer for everyone. Turn signals are an important part of ensuring roads are safe because they allow others to know your intentions when making turns. Additionally, completing a turn before changing lanes is … [Read more...]
PTSD Awareness
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that people can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. During June, many organizations aim to increase awareness and support of those suffering with PTSD. PTSD Can Affect Anyone Common traumatic events that cause PTSD include experiencing or … [Read more...]
Steps Following A Crash
Alaska law requires vehicle owners to have auto insurance policies. Unfortunately, many drivers do not have enough coverage or worse, fail to have any insurance at all. A study by the Insurance Research Council found 13 percent of U.S. drivers in 2015 had no car insurance – in Alaska, the rate was 15.4 percent. An at-fault driver's insurer typically pays for damages in … [Read more...]
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