Jul 24, 2022 | By Young Wooldridge, LLP | Read Time: 2 minutes | Safety

Brain Injury Resulting from Medical Negligence

Cases involving brain injury are among the most challenging issues to resolve simply because brain injuries are not visible, especially when medical negligence is involved. Unfortunately, brain injuries complicate the lives of both the injured person and loved ones. As a result, most people consult a Bakersfield brain injury attorney to help their loved ones get justice. In the medical industry, the code of conduct is how medical practitioners are guided. According to the principle of conduct, medical negligence is considered gross misconduct. Medics understand that the consequences of gross misconduct can render them jobless, and that’s why they deny medical negligence complaints raised by patients. The good thing is that a Bakersfield’s brain injury attorney can help to obtain the justice deserved during this challenging time. Types of Medical Negligence-Related Brain Injuries The brain is a critical organ in the body because it controls and regulates various body functions, such as breathing, mobility, thinking, and much more. The common types of brain injuries resulting from medical negligence include: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Traumatic brain injuries are the most common and take a long time to heal. Sudden, violent bumps or jolts cause traumatic brain injuries to the head. TBIs occur when blunt objects hit the skull or sharp objects pierce through the skull and reach the brain tissue. A doctor might accidentally injure a patient while performing head surgery, but the problem is refusing to accept responsibility for the mistake. Not taking responsibility can potentially set the doctor up for legal action. On the other hand, recovering damages facilitates rehabilitation and provision of standard care to brain injury victims. Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Acquired brain injuries often occur during birth, but they can also be caused by a brain hemorrhage, heavy blows, infections, tumors, stroke, oxygen deficiency, Etc. In addition, ABI patients experience migraines, loss of memory, and fatigue. I’m sure you’ve heard of cases where a negligent midwife was sued for mishandling women during birth, thus injuring a newborn’s brain. Hypoxic Brain Injury (HBI) Hypoxic brain injury is caused by lacking oxygen in the brain. Lack of oxygen in the brain causes gradual impairment because the brain cells die every second. A patient can be deprived of oxygen carelessly when specific procedures are performed on them. Hypoxic brain injuries cause temporary or permanent brain impairment, depending on the severity of the damages. Therefore, victims of HBI should file a brain injury claim against the negligent doctor or their medical facility’s employer. Prerequisites for Filing a Brain Injury Claim Wondering if you qualify to be compensated for a brain injury?  Individuals are eligible for brain injury compensation if: The expected standard of care provided was below par. In other words, the doctor breached their duty of care. The brain injury resulted from the negligent acts of a doctor or medical facility You are within the provision of statutes of limitations. If you or a loved one is a brain injury victim because of medical negligence, you should immediately consult a brain injury attorney to assist you in obtaining justice.

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Jul 19, 2022 | By Young Wooldridge, LLP | Read Time: 2 minutes | Safety

Personal Injury – Negligence Pt. 2

When an individual wants to prove fault in a car accident, they often rely on the legal theory referred to as negligence. This article will discuss the legal theory of failure and how it affects your injury claim. According to the Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute [Negligence | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute (cornell.edu)], negligence is defined as “a failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances. The behavior usually consists of actions but can also omit when there is a duty to act.” In other words, negligence can refer to a person’s careless actions or conduct that results in harm to another. To understand how negligence impacts your case, speak to Bakersfield auto accident lawyers.  To establish negligence, the plaintiff in a case must prove the following four elements: Duty of care: The first element involves the duty of care. This legal term refers to an individual’s responsibility to avoid harming another person or causing harm to another. In the case of a car accident, a driver must drive the vehicle using reasonable care. Such responsibility includes the driver considering numerous factors while driving, such as the conditions of traffic, road visibility, and the weather. Each state has its vehicle and traffic codes that define the legal obligations of a driver and provide prohibitions regarding specific driving conduct. Breach: The second element involves the breach of duty of care. For this element, the plaintiff must show precisely how the defendant driver breached their duty of care. For a car accident, proving there was a breach in duty of care will require evidence that the defendant driver committed a traffic violation or drove negligently, thus causing the accident. For example, the defendant driver abruptly turns to the left in front of oncoming traffic, causing another driver to swerve into another vehicle. Collecting physical evidence, such as camera footage, helps demonstrate a violation of the duty of care. Damage or injury: The third element of negligence involves the plaintiff proving that they suffered some form of injury or damage due to violating the duty of care. Damage can be in respect of property damage, such as a broken windshield to the vehicle involved in the accident. Further, injury includes the accident’s physical, mental, and emotional effects. Therefore, a near-miss does not qualify as damage or injury. Causation: The fourth element involves establishing whether the injury or damage suffered by the plaintiff is a direct result of the breach of care by the defendant. For example, in a car accident where vehicle A rear-ends vehicle B, the driver in vehicle B hits their head on the steering wheel and suffers a concussion. This injury directly results from vehicle A’s impact on vehicle B.

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Jul 19, 2022 | By Young Wooldridge, LLP | Read Time: 3 minutes | Safety

Why You Must Consider an Injury Lawyer in Accident Claims

It is difficult to go through severe challenges on our own, especially when those challenges involve being in an accident. When it comes to solving accident lawsuits on your own, it becomes straining and stressful. However, pursuing justice for your injuries does not have to be stressful when you reach out to a personal injury lawyer to help your case. There is no need to worry about the cost and fees as it will not be an issue in some cases due to specific instances where payment is not obliged until the case has been resolved and compensation is received. Don’t risk your compensation, consult a Bakersfield injury lawyer to make the process and fight worthwhile. Our Bakersfield Injury Lawyers help their clients hold liable parties accountable for the negligent acts that have caused injuries and ensure their client’s compensation. Regardless of the complexity of your situation, our legal professional injury attorneys will assist with your case. A legal representative will always fight for your case until compensation is ensured. Don’t struggle alone as an accident victim; reach out to an experienced injury attorney to fight for your justice. Below will be the following benefits of hiring a Bakersfield accident attorney. Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer Injury Lawyers are experts behind cases of work; hiring a Bakersfield injury attorney to assist in filing a lawsuit for compensation only will they understand the specific legal procedures to do so. There may be instances where hiring a legal professional is not required. However, in terms of being involved in an accident, it is only wise to search for a personal injury lawyer to help resolve your case. Additionally, one must consider some requirements before searching for an injury attorney. Legal Knowledge Injury lawyers require the skills to handle legal issues of accident lawsuits accordingly. Therefore, when representing your case, it is essential to search for an attorney with the practical knowledge of law procedures and judicial systems. A knowledgeable accident attorney will only benefit and legitimate your case moving forward through the filed lawsuit. Experience Experience is crucial when searching for a personal injury attorney; this will determine your case’s organizational and ambiguous skills. In addition, having set experiences with different accident cases portrays the case’s chances of success or failure before the trial begins. Finally, remember that lawyers might have come upon a case similar to your own, which means they will be familiar with the following procedures. Legal Counsel Since lawyers are the experts here, they’re the best people to turn to for legal counsel, for which given advice should be considered seriously and positively. A lawyer can help you understand how the law impacts your situation and recommend the appropriate legal options for your case. Lawyers understand Court Protocol You must conduct yourself in a certain way in courts, meaning you can blunder here if you do not have a legal background. Filing a case can also be challenging considering the paperwork clients must have completed beforehand; a procedural mistake can infuriate the jury and adversely impact your case. Legal Connections Lawyers have networks of professionals they turn to for various reasons, such as investigators, doctors, accountants, and others. In addition, experienced lawyers understand the psychology of the jury they work with, meaning they know what works for the jury. Qualities of a Competent Lawyer The quality of good lawyers includes: Competent lawyers are compassionate to clients. A lawyer must be an excellent communicator. Your lawyer should be widely experienced. You should hire a lawyer after evaluating their success rate in past assignments.   Overall, accident claims made by the client should be approached cautiously. The best way to handle accident claims is by consulting an injury lawyer.

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Jul 19, 2022 | By Young Wooldridge, LLP | Read Time: 2 minutes | Safety

Steps for Resolving Accident Lawsuits

Who should compensate victims of accidents for injuries or damaged property? Personal injury is a body of law that facilitates amicable resolution of accident lawsuits or personal injury claims. The legal process begins with hiring a Bakersfield accident attorney. The goal is to hold those parties liable for negligence while recovering damages. Personal injury attorneys are experts and have the required knowledge in personal injury law. If you or a close relative has been involved in an accident in Bakersfield and you are not quite sure about your next steps, begin by contacting a Bakersfield accident attorney. The following are the steps in how an accident lawsuit is resolved. Steps of Resolving Accident Lawsuits Accident claims are resolved through personal injury laws and include the following: Consulting a Personal Injury Attorney The statute of limitations in personal injury can vary by state, but the average is 2 to 3 years in most jurisdictions. The statute of limitations refers to the legal window within which a plaintiff can initiate legal action against a defendant. Failing to file a claim within the statute of limitations automatically denies the plaintiff the right to recover damages against the defendant. It is important to note that the legal timeframe does not necessarily commence when an accident occurs. However, the timescale can start when a plaintiff discovers injuries or discovers that their injuries resulted from the negligence of another person, entity, or organization. Initiating Legal Action After identifying an attorney (refer to step 1 above), they will evaluate your case and file an official legal after which the accused is summoned. The defendant should respond within 30 days. The defendant’s response can be a denial or admittance, or they could cite insufficient information in response to admittance or denial. Fact-Finding & Discovery A competent attorney gathers facts and relevant documents to build a case. Requests to admit or deny specific facts of the case are a powerful tool that can add credence. The discovery stage is called the interrogation stage, involving the production of critical documents associated with the issue and depositions. A deposition is sworn under oath, and it’s admissible in court. A reasonable attorney can influence the course of a case by asking questions that substantiate their claims. A reasonable attorney can also poke holes in the defendant’s claim and discredit their story. Pre-Trial Negotiations Sometimes lawsuits are dismissed before trial due to the following factors: Lack of subject matter. Lack of jurisdiction. Wrong venue. Failing to state a legal claim. Pre-trial motions can result in out-of-court negotiations or end a case if the parties are not in dispute. Settlement Most cases do not go to trial to avoid litigation costs, public exposure, and the complexities associated with court trials. However, in some instances, the issue can return to court if an out-of-court resolution fails. Personal injury claims can range from auto accidents to slip-and-falls and much more. An attorney can help you initiate a legal process to recover damages for injuries besides holding the faulting party accountable.

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Jun 21, 2022 | By Young Wooldridge | Read Time: 2 minutes | Safety

Summertime Swimming Safety Tip

Every year at about this time, we take to the swimming pool to try to beat the rising temperatures. Many who take advantage of the pool are children out of school for summer vacation. Encouragement of safe recreational outings is something we all, as parents, provide with activities that involve swimming. We support this traditional activity at the Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP, located in Bakersfield, CA. As personal injury lawyers, we would like to create a reminder to families the understanding of unanticipated accidents which occur annually in swimming pools to prevent and reduce these accidents. The most frequent cause of injury accidents that occur within swimming pools is leaving children unsupervised. Children left unsupervised create vulnerability to causing an accident not only to themselves but to others. In this regard, our Bakersfield injury lawyers have gathered several valuable tips to reduce the possibility of a swimming pool accident among children occurring again. First, encourage children to swim within the designated areas that are supervised by a swim and first aid competent adult. Never trust or rely on another child to assume the responsibility of acting as a “lifeguard” when an adult is absent. Keep gates and fences secured around pools, particularly when not in use. Do not rely on floatable water devices as life preservers to substitute for an adult’s presence. If a child is missing, CHECK the pool first, remember that these seconds within searching can prevent an injury or worse. Teach children the importance of pool safety. As a family, there can be much done to encourage a safe swim experience for all by understanding and discussing the importance of pool safety. Children as well are required to demonstrate a competence of what they had learned through adult observation and accountability. One quick and easy way adults can to begin learn about pool safety practices by visiting the American Red Cross Swimming Safety website which is devoted to swim safety at https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety/swim-safety.html What is convenient about the American Red Cross site, is that there are several on line training courses that can be completed for a safe summer swim!  

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9 de noviembre de 2021 | Por Young Wooldridge, LLP | Tiempo de lectura: 2 minutos | Seguridad

Lagunas en el tratamiento y la compensación

Si ha sufrido una lesión como resultado de la negligencia de otra persona, puede tener derecho a una indemnización mediante una reclamación por daños personales. En este artículo se analiza cómo las lagunas en su tratamiento médico pueden afectar al valor de su reclamación. Después de que una persona se haya lesionado en un accidente, es probable que haga algunas visitas al médico. Es posible que esas visitas se realicen con frecuencia en los primeros meses y que luego disminuyan con el paso del tiempo. Dichas visitas al médico pueden incluir pruebas y visitas de seguimiento, todo ello con el fin de hacer un seguimiento de sus lesiones y determinar los progresos de su curación. Hay que tener en cuenta que cumplir con sus citas es de suma importancia, ya que esto le beneficia en gran medida y tiene un fuerte factor decisivo en una demanda por lesiones personales que pueda presentar. Cualquier laguna en su tratamiento es probable que devalúe [Devalue Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com] su reclamación y la cantidad de compensación. Hable con los abogados de accidentes de coche en Bakersfield para obtener más información sobre la obtención de una indemnización en su demanda por lesiones personales Hay dos lagunas observadas en las demandas por lesiones personales: (1) entre la ocurrencia del accidente y cuando usted comienza a ser tratado por las lesiones sufridas por el accidente, y (2) cuando usted ve a un médico por las lesiones y luego deja pasar unos meses antes de ver al médico de nuevo. Es importante tener en cuenta que el ajustador de seguros que se ocupa de su caso está buscando cualquier manera de devaluar su reclamo. Como resultado, si el ajustador de seguros ve cualquier brecha en su tratamiento médico será utilizado como evidencia de que sus lesiones no son tan graves como usted dice que son. Por ejemplo, si hay un intervalo de seis meses entre el momento en que tuvo el accidente de coche y el momento en que buscó tratamiento médico, es probable que se utilice como prueba de que sus lesiones no eran graves en absoluto. De ahí la necesidad e importancia de visitar a su médico después del accidente. Además, trabaje para llevar un diario que documente sus visitas al médico, los síntomas y el dolor. Hay que tener en cuenta que hay veces en las que hay una buena razón para la existencia de lagunas en el tratamiento. La presencia de una laguna no significa necesariamente que una persona no esté lesionada; es probable que no esté experimentando ningún dolor o problema. Por lo tanto, es imposible evitar una laguna en estos casos. En otras circunstancias, puede ser que el individuo estuviera enfermo y no pudiera acudir a la cita o que estuviera fuera de la ciudad por cualquier motivo y, por tanto, no pudiera acudir a la cita. Es importante, sin embargo, que el individuo informe a su abogado sobre tales lagunas y el razonamiento de las mismas para que las lagunas no puedan ser utilizadas en contra del demandante. Aunque las lagunas pueden ser un problema, es de suma importancia que la persona lesionada siga las órdenes del médico. Esto no sólo es importante para que el individuo logre una recuperación completa, sino que puede ser el factor decisivo para que una lesión se cure o se convierta en un problema permanente. Por lo tanto, es en su mejor interés seguir el tratamiento proporcionado por su médico.

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17 de agosto de 2021 | Por Young Wooldridge, LLP | Tiempo de lectura: 2 minutos | Seguridad

¿Fue la negligencia la causa de su accidente de tráfico?

En cualquier incidente de accidente de tráfico, la pregunta más común que se hace es quién tuvo la culpa. Se trata de una pregunta clave, ya que la persona culpable del accidente está obligada por ley a compensar las pérdidas sufridas por las demás partes implicadas en el accidente. En este artículo se hablará de los accidentes de tráfico causados por negligencia. Uno de los conceptos legales más comunes en los que se basa la prueba de la culpa en un incidente de accidente de coche es el de la negligencia. Según el Instituto de Información Jurídica de la Facultad de Derecho de Cornell [Negligencia | Wex | Derecho de EE.UU. | LII / Instituto de Información Jurídica (cornell.edu)] la negligencia se define como "una falta de comportamiento con el nivel de cuidado que alguien de prudencia ordinaria habría ejercido en las mismas circunstancias. El comportamiento suele consistir en acciones, pero también puede consistir en omisiones cuando existe algún deber de actuar." Así que, para ponerlo en contexto, la negligencia es cualquier conducta o comportamiento descuidado que resulta en el daño de otra persona. En un accidente en el que está implicado un vehículo, se puede decir que una persona ha actuado con negligencia si ha hecho algo que no debería haber hecho. Por ejemplo, si un conductor se salta un semáforo en rojo o acelera. O puede ser que el conductor no haya hecho algo que debería haber hecho. Por ejemplo, no ceder el paso o no encender los faros cuando se conduce de noche. Es importante buscar asesoramiento legal de un abogado con experiencia en accidentes de coche en Bakersfield para entender la negligencia en su caso. Otro aspecto importante de la negligencia es la cuestión de usar un cuidado razonable; esto es necesario para evitar lesiones a otros usuarios de la carretera; es decir, pasajeros, peatones y automovilistas. En los casos en los que un conductor no tiene un cuidado razonable y otra persona resulta lesionada como resultado, ese conductor puede ser considerado económicamente responsable de las lesiones del individuo y de cualquier otra pérdida. El concepto legal de negligencia se utiliza cuando hay una disputa con respecto a quién tuvo la culpa de un accidente de coche. Esto es aplicable tanto si la reclamación del accidente de coche forma parte de un proceso de reclamación al seguro como si se tramita ante un tribunal. Hay que tener en cuenta que la persona que hace la reclamación, es decir, el demandante, tiene la carga de probar que el demandado fue negligente. En lo que respecta a una demanda por accidente de tráfico, el demandante necesita establecer lo siguiente: Existe una exigencia legal de que el demandado sea razonablemente cuidadoso - La ley de conducción exige que los conductores tengan una precaución razonable al manejar sus vehículos. El demandado no fue cuidadoso - Se debe establecer que el demandado violó su deber bajo la ley de ser cuidadoso (es decir, incumplimiento del deber de cuidado). Para determinar este punto se evalúa lo que habría hecho una persona razonable en las mismas circunstancias en comparación con las acciones del conductor. La conducta del demandado causó las lesiones del demandante - Debe haber pruebas de que el demandante se lesionó como resultado de las acciones del demandado. Los accidentes por poco tiempo no se tienen en cuenta en una reclamación por accidente de tráfico. Daños - La víctima del accidente debe haber sufrido algún tipo de lesión para recibir una indemnización.

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26 de mayo de 2021 Por Young Wooldridge, LLP | Tiempo de lectura: 2 minutos | Seguridad

¿Cómo puedo negociar mi reclamación por accidente de coche?

Si se ha visto involucrado en un accidente de tráfico, seguro que necesita un acuerdo razonable. Esto no es fácil; tendrá que negociar con la compañía de seguros. La negociación de una reclamación por accidente de coche requiere que una persona tenga un abogado de accidentes de coche que haya tratado con los ajustadores de seguros y conozca la mejor estrategia para la compensación. Es mejor negociar y ahorrarse el tiempo y el coste asociado a ir a juicio. Sin embargo, si no se llega a un acuerdo sobre la cuantía de la indemnización, lo mejor sería presentar una demanda. Negociar su reclamación por accidente de tráfico Negociar con la compañía de seguros del conductor culpable no es fácil; necesita contar con un abogado con experiencia que pueda aconsejarle sobre lo que debe decir o no decir a un perito de seguros. Recuerde que todo lo que diga puede ser utilizado en su contra, lo que podría reducir significativamente el valor de su acuerdo. Además, tiene que estar seguro de que no tiene la culpa del accidente y de que recibió un tratamiento médico adecuado y razonable. Hay maneras de posicionarse para una reclamación exitosa. Entre ellas se encuentran: Conseguir una carta de demanda organizada: Una carta de demanda bien elaborada es un elemento crítico para un acuerdo por lesiones. La carta de demanda debe tener un contenido preciso de la naturaleza de su reclamación y el valor de la suma que cree que merece. Pida siempre más de lo que quiere en el acuerdo. Contar con un abogado experimentado le ayudará a obtener más información sobre lo que debe incluir en su carta de demanda. No acepte la primera oferta: En lugar de aceptar la primera oferta, pida al perito que responda a su carta de demanda. El perito del seguro le habrá ofrecido una indemnización inferior a la que usted habrá incluido en su carta de demanda. Esto es para iniciar el proceso de negociación. De este modo, usted tiene la oportunidad de rebatir la oferta. Rechazar la primera oferta demuestra que sabe lo que vale su reclamación y que está dispuesto a negociar para conseguir una mejor indemnización. Otra forma de demostrar que sabe lo que merece es pedir al perito que le explique la baja oferta. Por lo general, la compañía de seguros hará todo lo posible para ofrecerle un acuerdo más bajo. Pero usted no tiene por qué aceptar esa oferta. La mejor manera de maximizar el total de sus daños es recibiendo la atención médica correcta y razonable, incluyendo cualquier pérdida de ingresos, y teniendo una estimación de reparación de los daños de su coche. Su indemnización debe incluir las pérdidas económicas, como los salarios perdidos, los gastos médicos pasados y futuros, y los daños a la propiedad. Sus daños generales incluirán cualquier dolor y sufrimiento, trauma u otra pérdida a la que no se pueda asignar un valor en dólares. La negociación de su reclamación por accidente de coche es más fácil cuando contrata a un abogado que le ayude: Documentar sus lesiones mostrando la naturaleza y el alcance de las mismas Argumentar para obtener mayores cantidades por su dolor y sufrimiento Demostrar a la compañía de seguros que usted es serio Demostrar el alcance de sus daños a la propiedad Lo anterior le ayuda a verse organizado, y puede que sólo tome unas cuantas llamadas telefónicas para que su reclamo sea resuelto. Conseguir la compensación Un abogado le equipa con la cantidad de acuerdo apropiada en mente ya que él/ella habrá discutido cuánto vale su reclamación. Si usted ha acordado con la compañía de seguros lo que el conductor culpable tiene que pagar, el acuerdo debe ser por escrito también, indicando lo que usted espera en el pago, y la fecha para recibir dicho pago.

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18 de septiembre de 2019 | Por Young Wooldridge | Tiempo de lectura: 3 minutos | Abogado de lesiones personales

Estilos de asientos de coche y cómo instalarlos de forma segura

Personal Injury Lawyer | Car Seat Styles and a Guide to Installing Them Safely For parents, the safety of their children is of paramount importance at all times. From sports to toys, food to illnesses, we keep a close eye and shepherd them through their younger years. One of the most crucial places for child safety is in the car. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 325 children were saved by car seats in 2017. If you and your family are in a car accident, being properly secured in the right car seat is your child’s best chance of avoiding personal injury. Personal Injury Lawyers who can help to ensure you get the care and compensation you may be entitled to in the event of an accident. This guide will introduce you to three different car seat styles and will explain how to install them. However, while this is meant to give you an overview, you should always be familiar with the owner’s manual for your car as well as the car seat as the best installation can vary. Infant Car Seats Infant car seats have a harness and are designed to move with your child, cradling them to reduce the risk of injury to their fragile frame. Infant car seats generally come in two pieces: the base and the bucket. The bucket, or actual seat part, is portable and unlatches from the base. Often parents have more than one base for easy pick-up and drop-off duty sharing. Infant car seats are rear-facing only and should never be installed facing the front. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you keep a child rear-facing as long as possible. It is the best way to keep them safe in the event of a crash. Children should be rear-facing at least until their first birthday. It is important to install the base securely in the vehicle. When possible, use the anchor hooks and attach them to the anchors between the seats of your vehicle. Cinch the seat snuggly to the car using your knee to simulate the weight of the bucket and child. If your car does not have anchors, follow the manufacturer and car recommendations to install the seat using the seat belt. Be sure that every time you place the portable bucket into the base, that it latches completely. Forward-Facing Car Seats Forward-facing seats use a harness and tethers to limit your child’s movement during a crash. They come in convertible, combination and all-in-one styles. Each of these can be used rear-facing until your child is big enough to move to a forward-facing position. It is recommended that children remain rear-facing for as long as possible, up to the age of three. To install these seats you can use either the anchors or the seat belt strap. If using anchors, use a top tether until your child reaches the recommended weight to do without it. If you choose the seat belt strap method, guide the seat belt through the channel indicated on the seat and latch it securely. Make sure the seat belt isn’t twisted during installation and ensure that it is completely extended and in the locked position. Children should stay in the forward-facing seat with harness and tether until they reach the maximum weight and height for the seat. Often, they can transition between ages four and seven. Booster Seats Booster seats are designed to redirect and position the car’s seat belt so that it fits properly over the child. Various models of boosters exist, including the previously mentioned convertible car seat which may transition from a forward-facing to a booster. Additionally, there are boosters that are simply the bottom seat part and boosters that also have a high back. Boosters can be used until the age of 12. Once your child outgrows the forward-facing seat, it is ok to move them to a booster seat. However, they should still ride in the back seat. This is the safest place since deployed airbags can cause additional harm to children. Installation of these seats is simple. Make sure that the seat sits properly on the car’s seat cushion and use the seat belt to secure the child in. When using a high back booster, guide the belt through the shoulder channel and then across the lap through the armrests. The seat belt should fit across your child’s shoulder and not their neck. The lap belt should tighten snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach. Use NHTSA’s helpful car seat finder to feel confident you’re choosing the correct seat for your kid. If you are not confident or comfortable installing your child’s car seat, you can find a Certified Carseat Technician in your area. Usually, your local fire department will have someone on hand to help you. Many communities host periodic “Check The Seat” events where they will provide information for parents and inspect to make sure they are installed properly. Protect your kids by keeping them secure any time they’re in the vehicle. If you, or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact The Personal Injury Department at Young Wooldridge, LLP. A personal injury lawyer at Young Wooldridge, LLP can inform you of legal options you may not know you have.

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25 de julio de 2019 | Por Young Wooldridge | Tiempo de lectura: 2 minutos | Abogado de lesiones personales

Gánale al calor: Formas inteligentes de mantenerse fresco esta temporada

Abogado de lesiones personales | Bakersfield, estamos oficialmente en una ola de calor! Mientras que estamos acostumbrados a que julio sea el mes más caluroso del año, la última semana ha combinado temperaturas calientes con una humedad más alta que el promedio que resulta en algunas condiciones exteriores muy incómodas. Lo peor es que a la actual ola de calor le seguirá probablemente otra aún más calurosa. Durante estas condiciones meteorológicas extremas, es importante tomar las precauciones adecuadas para combatir el calor. Los golpes de calor y las lesiones relacionadas con el calor pueden ser extremadamente peligrosos. Con efectos que van desde el letargo hasta el daño cerebral, las enfermedades causadas por el calor que no se controlan pueden agravarse rápidamente. En 2017, 87 personas murieron por exposición al calor excesivo. Cualquiera puede ser vulnerable a las enfermedades por calor. Sin embargo, los bebés y los niños de hasta cuatro años corren el mayor riesgo. Otros grupos de riesgo son: Personas de 65 años o más Individuos que participan en deportes o actividades extenuantes al aire libre Aquellos que trabajan en condiciones climáticas extremas Personas con condiciones de salud crónicas o que están tomando ciertos medicamentos Individuos con mala salud Nadie puede permanecer en el interior todo el verano. ¿Y quién querría hacerlo? Pero hay formas de prevenir las enfermedades y lesiones relacionadas con el calor y seguir divirtiéndose al aire libre esta temporada. El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Kern ha publicado los siguientes consejos para ayudarle a mantenerse fresco durante estos calurosos días de verano: Nunca deje a los bebés, niños, ancianos o mascotas en un coche aparcado. La temperatura dentro de un vehículo puede elevarse a niveles que pueden ser mortales en tan sólo 10 minutos. Beba mucha agua aunque no tenga sed. Evite el alcohol. Evite el esfuerzo físico al aire libre durante las horas más calurosas del día. Reduzca la exposición al sol desde las 10 de la mañana hasta las 4 de la tarde, cuando los rayos UV son más fuertes, y reduzca al mínimo las actividades físicas durante ese tiempo. Utilice un sombrero de ala ancha para cubrir la cara y el cuello y ropa holgada para mantenerse fresco y proteger su piel del sol. Controle regularmente a los familiares o amigos mayores que viven solos. Muchos pueden estar tomando medicamentos que aumentan la probabilidad de deshidratación. Para evitar el sobrecalentamiento, utilice compresas frías, nebulizaciones, duchas y baños. Busque atención médica inmediata si experimenta un pulso rápido y fuerte, se siente delirante o tiene una temperatura corporal superior a los 38 grados. Utilice gafas de sol que ofrezcan una protección 100% contra los rayos UVA y UVB. La exposición crónica al sol puede provocar cataratas. Aplíquese generosamente protector solar (al menos SPF 15) 15 minutos antes de aventurarse al aire libre y vuelva a aplicárselo al menos cada dos horas: el protector solar puede reducir el riesgo de cáncer de piel. El condado de Kern abrirá los Centros de Enfriamiento cuando el NWS pronostique que las temperaturas superen ciertos niveles máximos. Para más información sobre los horarios y ubicaciones de los Centros de Enfriamiento, haga clic aquí. Si tiene en cuenta estas pautas cuando pase tiempo al aire libre con este calor extremo, reducirá drásticamente el riesgo de sufrir enfermedades o lesiones relacionadas con el calor. Si usted o un ser querido ha sufrido una lesión relacionada con el calor debido a una negligencia, póngase en contacto con el Departamento de Lesiones Personales de Young Wooldridge, LLP. Un abogado de lesiones personales de Young Wooldridge, LLP puede informarle de las opciones legales que quizás no sepa que tiene.

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