ipl-logo

9/11 Crash Research Paper

416 Words2 Pages

Thanks to the efforts of a Putnam County Highway worker, a 25-year-old woman survived a February 11 crash. The woman was rounding an icy curve when she lost control of her vehicle, going down an embankment, hitting into a tree, and flipping her vehicle into a foot of water. The woman was upside-down in the icy water for at least five minutes before the man saw the vehicle and acted quickly to save the woman. While a vehicle submerged in water is one of the less common car accident scenarios, it is important to know how to safely exit your vehicle when in the water.

First, remain calm and act quickly. Of course, this is easier said than done, but if you are prepared, you are more likely to be able to stay calm at least long enough to get out of your vehicle.
Do not waste time calling 911. If someone on the shore saw your crash, they may have already called. Even if no one has called, you could be wasting precious escape time making the call.
Unbuckle your …show more content…

Once your vehicle starts to sink, you will not be able to open the door. If possible, roll down the window to get out. If that is not possible, breaking the window also works, but this could leave jagged glass edges. You may need a special tool to break the window. Often, this tool is the same one you can use to cut the seat belt. Store it in your vehicle at all times.
Get out through the window as quickly as possible. Most passenger vehicles float for at least thirty seconds to several minutes before they start to sink, so if you have acted quickly enough, you may be able to get out of your vehicle and swim to safety before the vehicle starts to fill with water.
Make sure to help all occupants get out of the vehicle. A sinking vehicle is one of the few times you should remove someone who appears injured from a vehicle.
As Indiana car accident lawyers, we want to help you if you were injured in a car accident. Contact us to learn how we can help

Show More
Related

  • Sugarcreek Case Study

    399 Words  | 2 Pages

    WOOSTER — A Sugarcreek man who drove his buggy into oncoming traffic, causing the death of another driver, accepted his criminal responsibility when he appeared Wednesday in court. Robert S. Coblentz, 75, 2662 State Route 93, pleaded guilty in Holmes County Municipal Court to a single count of vehicular manslaughter. Joyce Morris, 74, Maple Street NW, Sugarcreek, died Jan. 20 from injuries sustained in the crash, which occurred at the intersection of state Route 39 and County Road 114 in Walnut Creek Township, according to the Wooster Post of the State Highway Patrol. In contemplating his plea, Coblentz, who appeared in a wheelchair, said, “The charge is correct.

    Read More

  • Flight 93 Research Paper

    1014 Words  | 5 Pages

    4.5. The Pentagon The hole that was left after American Airlines Flight 77 flew into the Pentagon was much smaller than the actual commercial plane. The plane was 125 feet long, however the hole left behind was 16 feet long, which lead a lot of people to question whether it was in fact the plane that crashed into the pentagon or was it hit by a foreign object and was made to look like a plane. 4.6. United Airlines Flight 93

    Read More

  • 9/11 Security Research Paper

    441 Words  | 2 Pages

    Stop! Look around you for a second. What do you see? I see the government in every security camera I walk by. I see the government at every turn in an airport or at a sports game.

    Read More

  • Post 9/11 Research Paper

    806 Words  | 4 Pages

    9-12: Post-9/11 America “doug robinson: before and after 9/11” “9/11: the week before - the atlantic” “while america slept: the true story of 9/11 - NBC” “9 things you should know about the aftermath of 9/11” .hunter wade. How have the events of 9/11 and its aftermath shaped what it means to be an American? Consider the actions the government has taken after these events, how it changed people 's lives and how you think of yourself living in a post-9/11 America. “Consider that before September 11, 2001, there was no cohesive system in place to vet passengers in advance of flying; only limited technologies in place for uncovering a wide array of threats to passengers or aircraft; no comprehensive federal requirements to screen checked or carry-on baggage; and only minimal in-flight security on most flights” People stood frozen in front of their TVs for hours watching in disbelief as replays showed airlines fly into buildings and skyscrapers tumble before 9/11 you could stroll to the gate at the airport without a ticket and greet family and friends as they arrived or see them off as they

    Read More

  • 9/11 Truth Research Paper

    2287 Words  | 10 Pages

    The 9/11 Truth Movement is a social movement that aims to expose the lies and cover-ups surrounding the events of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. The members of this group, which include people from all professions, races, and socio-economic levels, wish to promote investigations and research regarding these attacks, seek justice for those hurt or killed on September 11th due to these events, advance the knowledge the American population has on this subject, and eventually replace the United States government system that orchestrated these events ("Our Mission"). Individuals involved in this movement believe these events were orchestrated by the US government “to justify the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, which

    Read More

  • Censorship In Fahrenheit 451, By Ray Bradbury

    1356 Words  | 6 Pages

    Do your own bit of saving, and if you drown, at least die knowing you were headed for shore.

    Read More

  • North America Monologue

    2121 Words  | 9 Pages

    Using my one arm and leg I push my way to the surface. Looking around I see a beach like area. Kicking and flailing my appendages to my best ability I hope it 's enough to make it the the rivers edge. Beaching myself, I crawl about three feet before throwing up the water in my lungs. After my lungs were purged of any unnecessary liquids I stood, leaning on my good foot, then looking at my damaged arm.

    Read More

  • 9/11 Memorial Museum Research Paper

    692 Words  | 3 Pages

    The 9/11 Memorial Museum sits on 180 Greenwich Street in New York City directly where the twin towers used to sit. It was made commemorate the tragic event that happened on September 11, 2001. This is the first year that this event will be taught in history classes in high schools across the nation since this year’s high school freshman class was not born in 2001. I was about four years old when 9/11 happened and although I don’t remember when it happened it has impacted my life. It has helped me to understand the concept of History besides what is taught in our textbooks.

    Read More

  • DWI Conviction

    396 Words  | 2 Pages

    On January 13, a 28-year-old Odessa woman was driving the wrong way down a one-way road while under the influence of an alcohol drink, and she ended up getting hit. Unfortunately, a six-year-old passenger in the woman’s vehicle suffered a skull fracture. The Odessa woman was charged with intoxication assault, a third-degree felony, which is even more serious than a typical DWI conviction. Here are some reasons you will want to avoid a DWI: Your first DWI offense will result in jail time of between three days and 180 days. You will face up to a $2,000 fine.

    Read More

  • 9/11 Research Papers

    1425 Words  | 6 Pages

    The iconic World Trade Center was located in downtown Manhattan. 110 stories high looking over the city. “More than 10,000 workers were involved in building the World Trade Center complex.” (World Trade Center) It was a dream come true for American citizens, 200,000 people visited these iconic towers daily.

    Read More

  • 9/11 Memorial Research Paper

    113 Words  | 1 Pages

    The 9/11 memorial has only been open for five year so it is surprising that it is so popular. Over 300,000 people have already visited the 9/11 memorial. It’s making a lots of money because the cheapest tickets are $24 and the cheapest tour is $39, and that is per person. Also on the webpage you are able to donate. The reason it is so expensive is because they need to keep it open, and the rest of the money goes the the other buildings they are building.

    Read More

  • Essay On 9/11 First Responders

    730 Words  | 3 Pages

    First Responders James Cross Intro to Homeland Defense Professor Kirchgraber August 30, 2015 Abstract 9/11 is a day that many will never forget. Terrorist high jacked four planes and flew them into predetermined locations. 3000 people died in The World Trade Center alone. Several of these were first responders.

    Read More

  • Pros And Cons Of Driving In The Winter

    427 Words  | 2 Pages

    Do you ever think about the negatives and positives of driving in the winter and summer? Driving is such a common activity that you don’t stop to think about the weather, unless there is some type of inconvenience. Do you know what season is better to drive in? Ill let you be the judge of that.

    Read More

  • The Titanic: A Research Paper On The Titanic

    1099 Words  | 5 Pages

    Titanic was deemed unsinkable because it had 15 watertight bulkheads and a double bottom. The problem with this though was that “the watertight compartment design contained a flaw that was a critical factor in Titanic’s sinking: While the individual bulkheads were indeed watertight, the walls separating the bulkheads extended only a few feet above the waterline, so water could pour from one compartment into another, especially if the ship began to list or pitch forward.” Many people say that the ship was doomed from the start. On April 10th 1912, The Titanic set sail for Cherbourg, France and then to Queenstown, Ireland.

    Read More

  • The Iliad: The Benefits Of Swimming

    1227 Words  | 5 Pages

    Basic lifesaving instructors and swimming teachers taught, many years later, the veracity of the message: take a person who cannot swim, ask him or her to float simply by taking a deep breath and lying on water and, in the order of panic, inflated lungs will keep the body

    Read More

More about 9/11 Crash Research Paper

Open Document