According to a recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the rates of fatal car accidents involving children varies widely from one state to the next, primarily due to differences in child restraint usage and traffic safety regulations. In fact, the annual mortality rates from these accidents range from 0.25 deaths per 100,000 children in Massachusetts to 3.20 deaths per 100,000 children in Mississippi. Based on data from the study, it appears that increases in the enforcement of child restraint usage and traffic safety regulations results in substantially fewer child fatalities due to car accidents.
In fact, the study revealed very specific factors that directly affected the child mortality rate in car accidents among states, as follows:
The study indicated that even making small improvements in these factors made a significant difference in the child mortality rate resulting from car accidents. For instance, the researchers found that only a 10% improvement in child restraint usage nationally could prevent more than 1,500 children from dying over a period of five years.
This study is unique in that it focuses on a regional and policy approach to reducing child mortality rates, rather than focusing on an individual’s risk factors. As a result of this study, the researchers are recommending that states take additional action to enforce child restraint usage and traffic safety regulations, which could have a significant impact on the child mortality rate in car accidents.
The state of Wisconsin is no exception when it comes to car crashes that cause both serious injuries and fatalities. Fortunately, there is a potential way to get compensation for your losses. The Madison personal injury attorneys of Bonner & Vaughan handle personal injury cases on a daily basis, and we know what it takes to get the compensation that you need. Take the first step and call our office today to set up your free consultation with one of our Wisconsin auto accident lawyers.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
