subject: How to Handle Road Accidents by:Mark Dacanay [print this page] With its busy roads and freeways, Los Angeles road accidents have become very common. Thousands of injuries and fatalities to both motorists and pedestrians can be attributed to road accidents.
To reduce the risk of being involved in road accidents you can do some preparations before venturing out on the Los Angeles roads. Here are some tips you can follow to avoid road accidents:
Take defensive driving training - These trainings teaches the driver how to treat certain conditions on the road. It helps you deal with reckless drivers and reduce the impact in case a collision cannot be avoided.
Check the weather and road conditions - If you can avoid it, do not drive during heavy rain and/or snow. Both conditions can make the road slippery. You should also check fog conditions; heavy fog reduces road visibility for both you and the drivers around you.
Check vehicle condition - Always keep your vehicle in good condition. Check the brake pads, the amount of air inside tires, the car lights and everything. One malfunctioning part can make a driver lose control on the road.
Control your vehicle speed - The faster a driver drives, the less control he has over the vehicles. This is especially true for larger vehicles like SUVs, 15 seat vans and big rig trucks. Check speed limits and maintain a speed that you are comfortable with.
Do not break traffic rules - Traffic rules are there for a reason and that is to keep everyone safe. Small things like maintaining legal speed, respecting the right of way of pedestrians and stopping on a red light goes a long way in preventing road accidents from happening.
Focus on the road and avoid distractions - A lot of drivers use their commuting time to eat, put on make-up, call on a cell phone and even change clothes. A lot of things are happening inside the car but a driver's attention should solely be on driving.
Do not drive when under the influence - DUI is the leading cause of road accidents. Alcohol, illegal drugs and even prescription drugs that have side effects like drowsiness should not be taken if you are going to drive.
But even following those tips, one cannot ensure that he/she will not be involved in a road accident. Another driver's negligence is all it takes for a disaster to happen.
When involved in a Los Angeles road accident, you can do the following
Stay calm and assess the situation - Check yourself and your passengers for injuries. Your first concern should be about your safety. If there is anyone severely injured on your vehicle, do not try to move them or it may aggravate the injuries.
Call 911 - If you have a cell phone, call 911 to report the accident and explain the situation to the operator. If there are injured parties in and out of your car report them as well so that paramedics and rescuers can be sent if needed.
Stay where you are - Check the surroundings. If you are in the middle of wreckage and in immediate danger from debris or explosions then you can move your car to the side where it is a safe distance from the crash. If not in immediate danger, then do not move your car.
Wait for authorities to talk to you before leaving the scene or you may be prosecuted for walking away from a crime scene.
If the accident caused you harm and injuries as a result of negligent actions by another party then you can seek help from a Los Angeles road accident attorney when filing a case for personal injury.
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