Despite new test results claiming otherwise, Toyota, Chrysler and Honda all maintain that the head restraint systems in their minivans are adequate when it comes to preventing whiplash.
In tests that replicated the effects of a 20 MPH rear end collision, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave a “poor” rating to six different recent model minivans. The head restraints built into the 2003-2005 Chevy Astro, the 2004-2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, the 2003-2005 GMC Safari, the 2004-2006 Mazda MPV, the 2004-2006 Nissan Quest and the 2005-2006 Toyota Sienna all failed to give substantial protection to the neck area of the testing dummies.
The IIHS claims that fixing this problem would be inexpensive, but the automakers found fault in the testing itself and refused to initiate any improvements.
*****When you are selecting an attorney to take charge of your personal injury case, it's always a good idea to look the attorney in the eyes before making any final decisions. Chances are you'll be seeing a lot of those eyes in the future as you work through the many grueling legal stages of your personal injury, and often in moments when doubt, pain, anguish and despair have overwhelmed you. What should you look for? That's not always easy to know, but personal injury victims in Hampton, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Newport News who choose personal injury attorney Joe Perez always find compassion, respect, loyalty and confidence. It is these same qualities that have helped Joe guide so many of his clients to well-deserved victories in their personal injury cases, and made Joe a leading personal injury lawyer in Virginia. See what other people are saying in this website's Testimonials.
Everyone has the misfortune of suffering an injury at some time in their lives. Often, it cannot be avoided. But when an injury is clearly caused by someone else's fault or negligence, it becomes a personal injury, and the injured party has the right to seek restitution under the law for pain and suffering, lost earnings, and the loss of enjoyment of life. Whether an injury is caused due to carelessness, defective products, auto or truck accidents, medical malpractice, professional negligence, or premises injuries involving slips and falls or other accidents, obtaining the maximum compensation for your injury requires an attorney who can communicate with a jury as easily and effectively as he communicates with you. The commanding courtroom skills Joe Perez has mastered during more than 20 years of trial work have helped numerous clients throughout Virginia and Washington, D.C., and in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake obtain the personal injury verdicts and settlements they are entitled to and need to get back on their feet again and move past the life-changing injuries. If you've found yourself in this situation, Joe Perez is here to help and fight for you.
Joe has successfully helped clients in many states and in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake obtain favorable jury verdicts and settlements for a wide range of injuries, including burn injuries, brain injuries and head injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, severe adverse reactions to prescription drugs, dismemberment, loss of sight, loss of hearing, leg injuries, arm injuries, and back and neck injuries. Along with general personal injury cases, Joe specializes in helping injured railroad workers throughout the East Coast obtain fair settlements through the Federal Employers' Litigation Act (FELA).
Presenting a persuasive, compelling case for your recovery is the most important duty of a personal injury attorney, but building that case is the work of many. Leaving the smallest fact unverified or the most minor detail unchecked can spell doom for a personal injury case, and that is why Joe Perez has surrounded himself with a team of the best legal professionals available. Each member of Joe's personal injury legal team plays an important role in every case, including gathering accident and injury reports, medical records and wage loss information; interviewing witnesses; performing medical and legal research, and finding the medical experts to fully evaluate the evidence of your case. His team of paralegals, investigators and staff know how to handle the toughest personal injury cases, and use the latest in trial preparation and presentation software to prepare clients with every advantage in a trial or mediation proceedings.
If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury due to someone else's negligence or carelessness, you have legal options. Every personal injury case is an emotional and physical struggle, but hiring an attorney who believes in your case and has the will to win will make your long struggle for justice well worth it. Joe Perez is here to win for all personal injury victims, especially his neighbors in Hampton, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Portsmouth, and Norfolk.
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