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These accidents have a way of being total surprises, so it's easy to get hurt because you're not at all prepared for the impact. In many cases, the other driver fails to see you altogether, which means that they hit you at full speed, making the accident even deadlier. Here are some ways you can avoid being in such an accident.
Your signal should be on for at least 3 seconds before you turn. You need to give any drivers behind you plenty of warning when you're going to turn, particularly if you're turning right off of a busy street. A lot of rear end accidents happen because someone didn't signal in time and, when this is the case, it's hard to sue someone for hitting you.
Tapping your brakes before you apply them fully can give some extra warning to drivers behind you that you're about to stop. This flash of your brake lights can catch their attention and make sure that they don't end up coming up behind you so fast that they can't actually stop before you begin to slow down for the turn. This is particularly useful in conditions where the roads are wet or icy.
Make sure you check your brake, tail and signal lights from time to time. It's easy to have these go out and to be completely unaware that they have gone out. If your signals or brake lights are out, you're not only risking getting nailed for a violation by the police, you're also risking getting hit by a driver who had no way of knowing that you were slowing down or turning.
If someone rear ends you and it was their negligence was the cause of the accident, be sure you speak with a car accident lawyer. They can help you by seeing whether you have a case that has a chance of winning in court. A Dallas car accident attorney can make sure that your claim as the best chance of winning. You may also be offered a settlement. The first step, however, is talking to an attorney to see whether or not you have a case that might win. If they believe that you do, they may be willing to take you on a contingency so you don't have to pay up front.
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Disclaimer: As a valued member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. These posts should not be viewed as a solicitation for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. The photos used in this post are not representative of the actual crash scene.
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