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Airbags in combination with seatbelts unquestionably save lives, with at least 50,000 documented cases of life-saving frontal airbag deployment over a 30-year span. However, airbags also forcefully inflate in less than 1/20th of a second with a speed equalling about 200 miles per hour and with an impact force of about 2,600 pounds. Because of…
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A car accident causes serious trauma to all parts of the body due to the combination of crash force, the inward collapsing of the car at the impact points, flying debris, and the explosive outward inflation of airbags. The head is particularly at risk of injury because it isn’t stabilized by the seatbelt, leaving it…
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A serious car accident is one of the most frightening experiences a human can endure. In the immediate aftermath of an accident, emotions run high, with the rush of adrenaline sometimes masking serious injuries. In some cases, you could be unconscious or incapacitated. It’s difficult to think of anything except surviving the accident, but as…
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No one expects a road trip to end in an accident, but every year thousands of accidents occur to motorists visiting or driving through other states on vacations, family visits, or business travel. While navigating the nation’s highways, there’s little evidence—other than “welcome” signs—to notify drivers that they’ve crossed a state line, yet different states…
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One of the most traumatic impacts of a car accident is the sudden loss of control during the crash. Unfortunately, the feeling of complete loss of power is even more devastating for passengers, especially if they suffer serious injuries. An injured passenger’s distress often continues long after the accident when they encounter Missouri’s fault-based claim…
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