Saturday, March 8, 2014

Preventing auto injury when you are pregnant

Auto injury
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Safe travel when pregnant
Pregnant women must be careful to avoid auto injury. It is evident that when compared with women who were not involved in car accidents, pregnant drivers had elevated rates of premature birth, placental abruption, and premature rupture of the membranes after a car accident. There should be no surprise that failure to use seat belts and cars without airbags are associated with elevated rates of pregnancy complications.

Safe travel during pregnancy

  • Wear your seatbelt properly
  • Properly adjust your seat
  • Never turn off the airbag function
  • Whenever possible, ride as a passenger in the back seat

Safety for the baby
It is recommended that you take the opportunity to carefully shop for a car seat. The safest and the only seat that should be purchased for newborn are the kinds that is installed in the back seat facing the rear of the car. Never buy a seat until you can determine that it is compatible with your automobile. It is recommended that you install your car seat at least three weeks before your due date.

A reputable car accident attorney in Charlotte, NC

Safety is your first concern, but in the event that you are involved in a car accident, you will need a qualified and competent car accident attorney. The Olive Law Firm of Charlotte, NC has handled thousands of auto accident and personal injury cases. Their attorneys are experienced and qualified representatives for many types of injury claims; including car accidents, pedestrian accidents, and more. If you are ever in an accident or received an auto injury, contact a car accident attorney from The Olive Law Firm for a free consultation.