Rear-facing child safety seats have long been recommended for children up until the age of two, or until they reach the height and weight requirement. This is due to crash test studies, as well as data collected from actual car crashes. Recent American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines has revised the recommendation of 2 years old, telling parents that if they are able (due to the weight of the child and [...]
Rear-end collisions account for approximately 28 percent of all crashes in the United States today, and that makes them one of the most commonly experienced accident types. They can also be extremely devastating for the victims, despite often occurring at a low speed. Learn more about the most commonly sustained rear-end accident injuries in the following sections, and discover how a seasoned personal injury lawyer can help increase your chances [...]
Statistics indicate that rear-end collisions are, by far, the most common crash in America. In fact, as many as 1.7 million occur each year. Still, there is little attention given to the severe injuries that can result; most people wrongly assume that, because they often occur at reduced speeds, the risk of injury is small. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Common Rear-End Accident Injuries Victims in rear-end [...]
