Milwaukee County Leads The State Of Wisconsin In Car Accidents and Fatalities

Posted by rozeklawoffice on April 21, 2010 under Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents | Be the First to Comment

According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, there are more vehicle fatalities in Milwaukee (47 in 2008) than any other county in the state. Waukesha County came in second with 27 fatalities in 2008, almost half that of Milwaukee County.

In a report released by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation siting 2008 statistics, across the state, the months of February and August were identified as having the most car accidents fatalities, with the most incidents occurring on Thursdays and Saturdays. In Milwaukee County, the most car accidents with injuries occurred during the months of January and July.

Surprisingly, throughout the State of Wisconsin, the most car accidents occur during the timeframe of 3:00 – 4:00 pm.

The study showed that Wisconsin bicyclists and pedestrians that were between the ages of 10-14 and drivers between the ages of 25-34 were injured most often.

Whether traveling by bicycle, vehicle, motorcycle and/or walking in urban areas across the state, males were more likely to be in an accident than females.

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If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Milwaukee County, contact an experienced Milwaukee Car Accident Attorney.

Child Injury Avoided By Booster Seats

Posted by rozeklawoffice on April 9, 2010 under Child Injuries, Mild Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury | Be the First to Comment

Booster Seats may reduce injury to children in car accidents by up to 45%. Booster seats place children in a position so the seat belt, including the shoulder strap and lap belt, can work properly. Safety experts recommend using a booster seat until a child is approximately 4’9” in height.

If a child is sitting in a seat without a booster seat, the shoulder strap is apt to fit incorrectly allowing the child to slip forward and hit something in the event of a car accident. Many times this slippage causes serious brain injuries to the child. The lap belt is also more likely to rise up over the child’s pelvis causing internal damage.

When using a booster seat, its also important to utilize the following 2 steps to maximize effectiveness.

1. Ensure the lap belt part of the seat belt goes under the arm rest.

2. If the booster seat has a back, ensure the shoulder strap of the seat belt is correctly looped through the top of the seat back.

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Rozek Law Offices, SC has experiencing representing children that have been injured in car accidents. If your child has been injured in an accident, please be sure to contact an experienced Wisconsin Car Accident Attorney.