Litigating Child Restraint Cases

Author: Joseph W. Moch, Arthur Borja ISBN 10: 0-884500-94-2 ISBN 13: 978-0-884500-94-0 Copyright Date Ed: October 4, 1993 Pages: 575 pages Binding Information: Hardcover Size: 6 ✕ 9 Inches (US) Rising auto accident fatalities and injuries have made this book a necessary part of any library for personal injury and product liability lawyers, and accident reconstructionists. This book provides a broad overview of all aspects of litigation involving child restraint devices right down to sample forms to guide you step-by-step from the first client interview to the settlement or trial. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction to Child Restraint Devices Historical Analysis What Are Child Restraint Devices? Types of Child Restraints Infant Carriers Convertible Car Seats Toddler Car Seats or Child Restraints Booster Car Seats Integrated Car Seats Summary Chapter 2. Use, Misuse, and Defects Associated with Child Restraint Devices How Are Child Restraints Used? Three-Point Versus Five-Point Child Restraint Systems Testing of Child Restraints How the Testing Sled Works Misuse of Child Restraints Selecting a Child Restraint Formula for Effective Child Restraint in Vehicles Chapter 3. Federal Legislation Background Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Standard No. 208: Occupant Crash Protection Federal Preemption of State Common Law Claims Alternatives to Current Federal and State Laws Chapter 4. Current State Legislation Development of Child Restraint Legislation Perfecting and Standardizing Child Restraint Legislation Current State Laws Chapter 5. Trends in Legislation Chapter 6. Recalls and Defects Recalls Chapter 7. Taking on the Child Restraint Case Initial Interview Client Intake Sheet Accident/Injury Information Employment Information Military Information Educational Background Prior Injuries or Claims Medical Information Spouse's Employment Information Personal Injury Cases and Contingency Fees Retainer Contract: Contingency Rejecting the Claim Hourly Attorney Fee Retainer Contract File Organization Investigating the Case: Starting with the Vehicle Physics 101 Types of Crashes Solving the Puzzle Notice to Defendant Filing the Complaint Sample Complaint Representative Cases Chapter 8. Discovery in Defective Child Restraint Cases Interrogatories State Restrictions on Interrogatories Sample Interrogatories Depositions: Preparing the Client Purpose of Depositions Appearance at Deposition How to Be an Effective Witness Chapter 9. Child Restraints In Commercial Aircraft Introduction The FAA Decision New Legislation The FAA's Head Injury Standard New Designs Conclusion Chapter 10. Considering the Automobile Manufacturers Chapter 11. Technological Innovations vConclusion Chapter 12. Probate Issues: Dealing with Minors and Wrongful Death Next Friend Appointment Petition Appointment Petition Chapter 13. Patents Representative Child Safety Seat Patents Appendix Glossary of Technical Terms Advocate Groups Manufacturers 1993 Child Passenger Safety Symposium Bibliography Cases Law Reviews Government Documents Periodicals FAA Articles Newspaper List