(2000) XXVIX No 3 INSAF 35 DIFFICULTIES SUFFERED BY ACCIDENT VICTIMS ETICAN RAMASAMY* This article highlights the sufferings of victims of motor vehicle accidents due to the amendments to Civil Law Act 1956 by Amendment Act A602 in the year 1984. INTRODUCTION 1. It has been often said that about 50 to 60 per cent of the litigation work handled by lawyers somehow arises due to road accident claims commonly called running down cases. The main claims would be either loss of dependancy
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Traffic accidents are a major cause of death and injuries world wide‚ but while they are declining in many parts of the developed world‚ fatalities are still on the rise in many developing countries including India. In our state more than half of the road accident victims are in the age group of 20 to 55‚ the key wage earning and child raising age group. The loss of the main bread winner and head of household due to death or disability can be catastrophic‚ leading to lower living standards and poverty
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your vehicle‚ fiddling with the stereo‚ or anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.” The state does not do enough to protect people from distracted driving. The number one reason for teen’s death aged 13-19 is auto accidents. Their lack of experience on the road gives them higher chances of a car crash. “Every day‚ countless drivers‚ particularly teenagers and young adults‚ drive with their eyes on a screen rather than the road.” The main reason for distracted driving
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Transportation’s statistics indicate that accidents are generally related to irresponsible driving behavior. About 40% of fatalities are related to drinking and driving‚ 30% to speeding and about 33% from a car going off the road. Seat belt use is only at about 68% nationally‚ despite it being a highly cost-effective means to prevent fatalities and serious injuries. The very young and the very old are much more likely to be involved in accidents. Car accidents are currently the number one killer of
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FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OF THE SETTING FOR REPORTING AND RECORDING ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS RECORDING ACCIDENTS All accidents must be recorded in a Record of First Aid Treatment book. A copy of this is kept by each first aid box. All details need to be filled in‚ including any treatment given. A letter is sent to parents about what to look for in head injuries‚ if needed. FIRST AID BOXES Contents Scissors Bandages Antiseptic wipes Sterile gauze Disposable gloves Eye
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move out QTZ125A Tower Cranes of the way. Such an accident can lead to very serious injury or death. Approximately 90% of accidents involving cranes are the result of human error. As such‚ it is essential to fully and properly train all crane operators and institute on site safety regulations and preparation. Simply by ensuring that workers who are operating cranes on the job are fully educated in their safe operation‚ most potential crane accidents can be avoided. Before even commencing the operation
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Air accidents and incidents An Air accident is the worst nightmare of every pilot or passenger that has ever ridden in an aircraft. Although air travel is one of the safest forms of transportation‚ accidents do happen with dramatic and terrifying results. The causes of these Air accidents vary greatly depending on specific circumstances and problems that may develop during the flight process.In many situations these incidents can be completely avoided through careful preparation and effective safety
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Teenager Cause Higher Number of Car Accident Generally we know teenager is the future generation of our humanity which in term of leadership‚ knowledge‚ creativity‚ innovative and of course crime as well. Even at this moment as we relaxing sitting on a comfortable chair at home there’s a crime happening which cause by teenager‚ this would greatly affect their prospect life and for next generation thus creating a cycle life of problem. However‚ teenager not the only one to blame on because
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Air Accident An Air accident is the worst nightmare of every pilot or passenger that has ever ridden in an aircraft. Although air travel is one of the safest forms of transportations‚ accidents do happen with dramatic and terrifying results. The circumstance of Air accidents takes place by four causes: takeoff and landing‚ mechanical failures‚ pilot error‚ and bad weather. One cause of Air accidents take place is during takeoff and landing. Approximately 80 percent of all aviation
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common causes of Car Accidents? Car accidents can happen to drivers anytime anywhere. Every day in the United States about 115 people die in car accidents. The number of car accidents that occurs on a daily basis in massive because of many reasons. Impairment in this case is the main reason for car accidents but drivers distraction and traffic conditions are also influenced. The first reason for car accidents is impairment which causes accidents to happen. Many people
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