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Show Real Accidents Few What are generally classed as accidents acci-dents are in most cases not accidents I at all, but merely the results of pure carelessness or recklessness, according I to a noted railroad surgeon; who de- ' Clares that really unpreventable accidents acci-dents are few. The greater number of accidents are caused by failure to keep in mind the consequences of a slight mistake in judgment, or in "taking a chance" even when the danger is realized. Of 25.000 deaths in the United States through automobile accidents each year, it is safe to say that 90 per cent of them are due to someone's disregard of ordinary safety precautions. The worst feature of this is that a reckless driver not only endangers himself but also trifles with the lives of others. In acidents due to fire the same principles prin-ciples hold good. Everyone knows how easily the careless throwing of lighted match may start a disastrous fire, yet millions of lighted matches, cigar and cigarette stubs are cast aside with little or no caution. Practically every fire that occurs is caused by stupid carelessness. care-lessness. Accidents do happen, of course, under circumstances wherein no one appears to be at f ault, but these are in the minority. min-ority. Generally accidents are caused by ignorance, carelessness, or wanton disregard of consequences. |