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Vehicle Safety Features Save Lives – Which Do You Have?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation, in 2019 there were over 6.7 million motor vehicle collisions in the United States, resulting in over 36,096 deaths. This statistic would be far worse if not for…
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Seat Belt Fulcrum Injury and Cauda Equina Syndrome
Seat belts are well known for saving lives and preventing serious injury during a motor vehicle collision. Originally introduced to automobiles decades ago, seat belts are designed as a safety device to prevent occupants from…
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Medical-Legal Aspects of Seat Belts
It is common knowledge among Washington drivers that state law requires the wearing of seat belts when operating a motor vehicle. (RCW 46.61.668). It is a safety rule with which few persons disagree. Before state…
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Vehicle Restraints for Elderly Occupants
This article examines medical-legal issues surrounding injuries sustained by elderly adults involved in a motor vehicle accident. The federal standard for occupant protection in frontal impacts is set forth in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
