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Lets delve into the accident injury know as whiplash. Whiplash is a nonmedical term used to describe neck pain following an injury to the soft tissues of your neck. It is caused by an abnormal motion or force applied to your neck that causes movement beyond the neck’s normal range of motion. The most frequent cause of whiplash is a car accident. The speed of the cars involved in the accident or the amount of physical damage to the car may not relate to the intensity of neck injury; speeds as low as 15 miles per hour can produce enough energy to cause whiplash in occupants, whether or not they wear seat belts.

These signs and symptoms may occur immediately or minutes to hours after the initial injury; the sooner after the injury that symptoms develop the greater the chance of serious damage.

• Neck pain
• Neck swelling
• Tenderness along the back of your neck
• Muscle spasms (in the side or back of your neck)
• Difficulty moving your neck around
• Headache
• Pain shooting from your neck into either shoulder or arm

The best time to call your doctor is immediately after the injury. If the patient cannot determine whether an emergency department visit is needed for the symptoms, then contact the doctor and ask for advice. If the doctor is unavailable at the time of the injury, then call 911 for transport to the emergency department. The risks associated with a possible neck injury are far too great to attempt to diagnose and self-treat. See a doctor and have the patient’s neck braced to keep the head from moving during transport.

People have been cautious of children at play for quite some time now. It is the definitive car commercial displaying a car with the safety features to brake sharply or avoid a child dashing across the street. However, a more serious problem over the past couple years has been backing over children who are in blind spots.

Nearly 100 Children were killed and 2,000 injured in 2007 when they were backed over, mostly on residential driveways the National Highway Traffic Safety Council reported.

The report found that 221 people were killed and 14,000 were injured by backing vehicles. Ninety-nine of the deaths and 2,000 injuries were children under 14 years old.

Legislation sponsored by former New York Senator Hilary Clinton will require vehicles to offer additional mirrors, sensor devises and cameras to help reduce blind spots with the intention of reducing the number of these tragic accidents.

Wilshire Law Firm suggests seeking legal council for any back over accident becasue it is almost always the drivers fault for more information call Bobby Saadian (800) 649-998

Wilshire Law Firm has seen too many accidents lately involving teenage drivers. It is not always their fault with age comes experience; everything that you do you need time to learn. Top that off with varying degrees of maturity and you have a recipe for disaster. Wilshire Law Firm wants you to keep three important things into mind when trying to purchase a car for your teen.

Size Real Does Means Safety

In an earlier post it was stated that crash tests are done against comparable cars meaning you are not as safe in a small car as you would be in a larger car, even though they have the same crash test rating. That is why you want a car that will not automatically lose in a crash against most other cars.
Also you want a large car but you can get too big as well. SUV’s are not good ideas for teens. These cars are harder to drive and maneuver and if you are buying an older car it has a high probability of flipping when making sudden turns, like reacting in a accident.

Speed Kills

a four-cylinder Honda Civic will still get them anywhere they want to go. The rule of them is zero to 60 in 8 to 11 seconds. Most teenagers will not like this rule but it will keep them safe.

Crashworthiness and Crash Avoidance

While it is common to seek out a used car for a teen driver, keep in mind that a vehicle more than three or four years old is pretty unlikely to have the latest safety equipment. Always keep in mind safety when purchasing a car. Spending a little more on a car with the right features may be worth it in the long run.

Due to the rise of gas prices and the overall concern with emissions in Los Angeles many people have started to turn to the compact car to save money and to be a little greener. Wilshire Law Firm has compiled a short list of cars that will keep you safe. When taking about the safety of the passengers small cars are at an inherent disadvantage. When a car receives a five star crash test rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety it is tested against comparable cars. This means that they test with a comparable sized car striking the car. If a larger car or SUV runs into a compact car a much different result will most likely occur. If you decide that fuel efficiency is for you here are some of the top ranked small cars on the road today.

Small cars that rank high on the top 25 safety car list include the Volkswagen golf and Honda Civic which received the top honors. Another safe car in this category includes the Volkswagen Jetta.

If you have been in an accident please contact Bobby Saadian of Wilshire Law Firm

When going to by a car safety should be an important factor when deciding what to buy because it sure matters to insurance companies. Insurance companies focus on keeping people safe, reducing accidents, and ultimately the amount of money they have to pay out for coverage. So, safe cars are the pick of the litter so to speak for insurance companies. They are so favored, in fact, that insurance companies frequently offer discounts to individuals who buy safe cars resulting in hundreds of dollars in savings each year on premiums. Safe does not mean the car is unattractive or without all the extras you want, so get it out of your head that safe does not equal cool. For the next couple of days I will go over the safest cars in each of the five major categories of cars upscale, compact, mid sized, pickups, and SUV/Minivans.

Upscale cars are known for luxury, but safety is usably a huge concern in these cars and a great amount time and effort is put into making these cars safe. If you are interested in and can afford an upscale car and are also concerned about safety, then you should consider the Audi A4 or perhaps the BMW 330i. The Lexus ES300 also ranked high in the crash tests and overall safety in the upscale sedan category.
These cars will help you become significantly safer on the road. All though it does not ensure safety they are still a much safe way to travel.

When in an accident you may not know what to do immediately after the accident. It is important to be extremely careful and not to panic. The best way to remain calm in these situations is to be knowledge of the proper procedures and to be prepared with all the necessary items.

It is a good idea to have some type of warning mechanism stored in the trunk of your car to alert other drivers to your presence. Emergency flares, cones, or warning triangles are great to have ready in case of an accident. Also make sure you always have a pen and you and your family’s medical information in the car at all times.

What you should do immediately after a motor vehicle accident:

1. Try to stay clam.
2. Check for injuries your health and well being is the most important thing. If you have any concerns about your health call an ambulance. It is always better safe then sorry.
3. If the car is only has minor damage try to pull out of traffic.
4. Make sure your hazards lights are on and if you do have any warning mechanisms, such as flares place them behind your vehicle
5. Make sure to that the police are called along with your insurance agency.
6. Never sign any document unless the police ask you to sign a report.
7. Make notes about damage to all vehicles involved and get drivers license and insurance information from all parties involved
8. Never take fault for the accident or accuse others involved.
9. If you have a camera handy or a camera phone it may be wise to take pictures of the accident if it is safe to do so.
10. If at all possible leave the scene of the accident after the police and other parties
11. Finally, if you believe that other parties were at fault. Contact a personal injury lawyer to make sure you are treated fairly and get the settlement you deserve.

Safety should always be your primary concern if your car is seriously damage do not try to move it and if you are on the highway call the police and do not leave your car until they arrive, unless absolutely necessary.