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Avoiding car accidents and Highway Safety rates roof strength in rollover car accidents
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in safety on May 1st, 2009
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety looks at different vehicles each year and released a study as to which rates roof strength in small SUVs. I feel that this is an important study to keep an eye on. If I were in the market for a new vehicle ( which unfortunately I’m not !) , I would want to know which vehicles hold up best in the event of a car accident. The study to which I am referring to looked specifically at the roofs of cars. As a consumer, I would be thinking about rollover car accidents and how best to protect myself and my passengers.
The study rated as follows:
Good Ratings
- Honda Element
- Volkswagen Tiguan
- Subaru Forester
- Jeep Patriot
Acceptable Ratings
- Toyota RAV4
- Nissan Rogue
- Suzuki Grand Vitara
- Mitsubishi Outlander
- Chevrolet Equinox/Pontiac Torrent
Marginal Ratings
- Honda CR-V
- Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner
Poor Ratings
- Kia Sportage/Hundai Tucson
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety statistics indicate that 10,000 people are killed every year in rollover car accidents. Obviously better built roofs do a better job at protecting their passengers , by keeping them in the vehicle . The solid roof also helps to keep the car together on impact.
It makes a lot of sense to me. Drive safely out there !
David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer specializing in personal injury representing motor vehicle accident victims since 1999. David practices with an established Ottawa law firm of more than 50 years of experience in representing accident victims, and helping personal injury accident victims get the maximum compensation they need at an incredibly difficult time. David offers free consultations, takes cases on contingency and travels to homes or hospital. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information.
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Ottawa Accident results in child with head injury , Pedestrian killed, – 2 Ottawa area motor vehicle accidents last night..
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents, Personal Injury Claims, safety, wrongful death on April 26th, 2009
My thoughts and sympathies go out to both these families and friends…
Across the city, in Orleans, a young 14-year-old girl was in another serious pedestrian accident . She too was struck by a car and was treated by Ottawa paramedics for a “closed” head injury and other serious personal injuries and brought to an Ottawa hospital in serious, but stable condition.
-Ottawa Car Accident Lawyer, Injury Lawyer
Car Accident on highway 416 : Fatality.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in Ottawa Car Accidents, Ottawa Injury and Accidents on April 14th, 2009
A portion of Highway 416 has been closed after a vehicle rolled south of Spencerville, killing the driver and seriously injuring a passenger, said Ontario Provincial Police.
Police said the vehicle ran into a ditch and hit a tree and that the driver, who is from Gatineau, died at the scene.
According to OPP, one passenger was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Three other passengers were taken to the Brockville Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The southbound lane of the highway has been closed near the area where it meets Leeds and Grenville Road 21.
Police said they have set up a detour at County Road 44 into Spencerville. They’ve also said that the highway will remain closed for several hours.
Avoiding Accidents on a Farm: Use safety equipment.
Posted by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ottawa Accident Lawyer, David Hollingsworth in safety on March 22nd, 2009
Did you know that last week was Farm Safety Week ?
Last week was National Farm Safety Week. The Canada Safety Council encouraged everyone to take precautions on the farm to prevent accidents. Personal protective equipment is an excellent safety measure in the steps to safety-proofing any farm.
Personal protective equipment such as gloves, hard hats, steel toe boots, respirators, safety glasses, safety shoes, earplugs and vests are designed to protect individuals from serious personal injuries. Avoiding an accident is the best way to protect everyone. Be safe and happy farming!
About Ottawa Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth——————————————————
David Hollingsworth has been an Ottawa Ontario personal injury lawyer specializing in personal injury representing motor vehicle accident victims since 1999. David practices with an established Ottawa law firm of more than 50 years of experience in representing accident victims, and helping personal injury accident victims get the maximum compensation they need at an incredibly difficult time. David offers free consultations, takes cases on contingency and travels to homes or hospital. Visit www.ottawainjury.ca for more information.
mobile (613) 978-9549 (613) 237-4922 ext.203
