Tennessee Auto Accident Attorney Reports On A New Study About The Safety Of Wheelchairs In Buses And Vans
An interesting article on the website of Nashville TV station WKRN discusses the safety of wheelchairs being transported on buses and vans. According to the staff and contributors at the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Wheelchair Transportation Safety, riding in a wheelchair designed primarily for mobility is more dangerous than being in a car seat because most wheelchairs and scooters on the market aren’t made to withstand the forces in a highway accident.
Researchers recommend moving the person from the wheelchair to a seat inside a bus or van. If that’s not possible, crash-tested restraints should be used for both wheelchair and rider. They also say it’s best to buy wheelchairs that meet voluntary industry standards for safety.
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