There are some who say that seat belts cause more harm than good. The benefits of wearing a seat belt in case of a car accident have long been touted as being one of the most important precautionary steps you can take when getting behind the wheel. But is this true, or are the claims of the naysayers based on more than speculation? We’ve sorted out the myths from the facts when it comes to … [Read more...]
New Child Safety Seat Recommendations Every Parent Should Know
Through a better understanding of what keeps kids safe in the event of a car accident, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have revised their recommendations for child safety seats. Rather than basing their recommendations on seat type, the new guidelines are by age. They generally recommend parents keep their child in each … [Read more...]
Tennessee Court of Appeals Weaves Winding Preemption Path in Seat Belt Failure Cases
The Tennessee Court of Appeals, Western Section, has commented on the application of recent U. S. Supreme Court cases involving product failure cases, specifically cases involving injury and death resulting from how auto manufacturers design seat belt systems in their cars and minivans. In the case of Clifton Lake et al v. The Memphis Landsmen, LLC et al, Case No. W2011-00660-COA-RM-CV, the … [Read more...]