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For those accident victims who live alone, that stress can be compounded by loneliness and isolation.

Researches at UCLA have reported that a simple meditation program lasting just eight weeks can reduce loneliness in older adults. The program focuses on training the mind to simply be attentive to the present and not dwell in the past or project into the future. This sort of meditation was shown to successfully reduce the feelings of loneliness and stress.

David Evans, 66, was a career deputy district attorney in Los Angeles who suffered severe brain and spinal cord injuries when another driver in the lane next to his ended up directily in front of him while compensating for a treacherous turn. A jury in San Bernardino awarded $31 million to him, assigning 15 percent of the blame to CalTrans.

According to evidence in the trial, for years residents had tried to have the road’s dangerous 130 degree left hand turns straightened, widened, or otherwise leveled out to make the road safer. Residents say it was not hard to end up in the other lane because the turns are so severe and the speeds are too fast.

In some major cities where getting around on a bike can be faster than a car, some cyclists have started wearing helmet cameras. This is particularly true in New York City where bicycle messengers take their lives in their hands every single day. The theory is that, if a motorist thinks he or she is being watched, he or she will be more cautious when passing or turning in front of a cyclist. More importantly, in the event of an accident, evidence is readily available when a helmet cam is being used.

Some bicyclists say that wearing a helmet cam has caused motorists to slow down when driving past them. Others say it encourages drivers to move over farther away from the bike.

Georgia’s Traffic Polling and Analysis System (TPAS) is a web-based monitoring program that provides 24-hour traffic data collected from permanent traffic collection devices that are scattered throughout the state. The data is collected and updated every day.

The data collected by these terminals can be used by drivers in a variety of ways to facilitate safe trip-planning:

One of the most important steps in preparing for a vacation is taking time to double-check and make sure you have current auto insurance cards in y our car. You also should take along your medical insurance information, in case you or members of your family need medical attention while you’re on vacation. This is especially critical if you’re traveling abroad. Be sure you know your insurance coverage rules. Some policies will not cover injuries you sustain when in certain foreign countries.

Regardless of your destination, always take your insurance information with you when you travel, and like a copy of your passport, store copies of your policy in your bag. If you are injured while away from home, make sure you receive copies of all of the paperwork from your hospital visit in case you need it to facilitate the processing of your claim.