Additional Dangers Face Children in Automobiles

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Missouri parents try to do everything within their power to keep their children safe while traveling in automobiles. By purchasing vehicles with high consumer safety ratings, using appropriate car seats, traveling at the speed limit, and avoiding erratic drivers parents hope to optimize safe child transportation. While traffic accidents are the largest threat to child safety, your seemingly safe vehicle may have hidden dangers which pose a threat to young children. According to www.KidsandCars.org, power windows in automobiles have killed or injured thousands of children. Statistics provided on the child's advocacy website indicate that since 1990 over 50 children have been killed by power windows, with untold numbers of brain injuries and amputations of fingers. Power windows pose the greatest threat to children age three or younger who are simply unable to escape the 30-80 pounds of force generated by the window's motor. If your child has been injured by your cars power windows or another feature within your automobile, the dedicated personal injury attorneys of Meyerkord and Meyerkord, LLC, are the skilled advocates you need to help you recover. Our attorneys have a track record of defending injured children and their families, even when the circumstances are difficult. Call toll free at 1-800-391-4318 to set up an appointment with our experienced advocates who will assess help you navigate the difficult situation which arises out of insurance coverage disputes.

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