More common, though still infrequently, Mr. Doyle said engineers notice an unusual bump or hitch in the rails as they drive along, and flag a potential problem before it can cause an accident.

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In addition to the potential fatalities that result from speeding, one should also consider that an accident related injury becomes a pre-existing condition in the eyes of a health insurance company and can mean that an individual faces much higher health insurance premiums.

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