As parents, one of the first steps we take in preparing for bringing home our babies from the hospital is to buy and install a child car seat. However, what most parents may not clearly understand is which car seat is the safest and most age-appropriate for their child. Using the correct car safety seat or booster can help decrease the risk of death or serious injury by more than 70%.
On the morning of February 23, 2021, legendary golf champion, Tiger Woods was involved in a serious single-vehicle rollover accident on a steep stretch of Hawthorne Boulevard; located on the border of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates. Woods was traveling northbound on the curved road when his car rolled over and sustained serious damage. Fortunately, Woods was not fatally injured and was conscious when emergency responders rescued him from the vehicle then flew him to a nearby hospital. As a result of the accident, he sustained devastating injuries to his right leg that have jeopardized his career.
Enjoying your favorite music at full blast whilst driving is an activity many people enjoy, particularly on longer drives. It might be fun to listen to all your favorite songs in the car, but it’s not as harmless as it might seem. Research does show that listening to calming music of a slower tempo and at a safe volume is relaxing and decreases boredom. However, once the music starts cranking up to high volume levels, the effect can be quite the opposite. In fact
Driving a car barefoot is unusual and many think that this behavior is unsafe. Yet, although people may assume it is illegal to drive a vehicle barefoot, none of the fifty states prohibits barefoot operation of a motor vehicle.
As we enter the new year, the COVID-19 global pandemic still continues to challenge us in many ways. However, that hasn’t stopped countless people from traveling over holidays and attending large gatherings. The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates an increase in the number of car accidents and fatalities this New Year’s due to the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Individuals harmed in traffic accidents and other personal injury accidents around the holidays should strongly consider contacting a personal injury lawyer to help them pursue compensation for their injuries. People harmed in a holiday accident should reach out to an attorney as soon as possible.
