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You’re in the market for your first Jogging Stroller, but you don’t know where to begin. In my mind, there are five key points you need to look at in order to start looking for that perfect jogging stroller.

Step 1: Determine your Use for the Stroller: Jogging, Running, Everyday Stroller or all of the above?

These are good question’s to define right at the start because the answers to these questions will narrow your search. If you are looking for a stroller for use in all daily application’s as well as jogging, you may want to look at a stroller with a front swivel wheel that locks so when you are trying to do a tight turn in the mall you can, or if you are jogging, you can lock the front wheel for ease of use. The Baby Jogger City Series is a good all-around stroller. If you are just looking for a dedicated jogging stroller, you wouldn’t want a swivel wheel and may want a few more features in your stroller. The Bob Deluxe Sport Utility Stroller is a great dedicated jogging stroller as it provides more shock absorption for your baby during your runs.

Step 2: Determine your Price Range: Money Talks $$$

After step 1, you will immediately want to figure out your price range before going any further. Jogging Strollers can cost you around $100 all the way up to $500 or more so it’s a good idea to know your budget and stick with it. Of course the more expensive strollers give you more features, better suspension, ease of transport, but you can also find great strollers for around the $100 mark if that’s your budget. Just last year the Baby Trend Expedition Stroller was voted #1 as the best buy for lower priced strollers (approx $100). If you have a bit more you can spend, Maclaren Strollers give you features galore with adjustable safety bar, multiple positions for your baby to recline, and an adjustable arm rest.

Step 3: Size Does Matter

You know your stroller type, you know your budget, now you need to dig into the details of the product and make sure that your stroller fits your baby. Every jogging stroller is made to hold up to a certain weight whether its up to 30 lbs or up to 50 lbs. How long you would like your jogging stroller to fit your baby plays a very important role in the max weight the jogging stroller is build for. For example the Bob Ironman stroller max capacity is 70 lbs vs. the Schwinn Free Runner stroller max capacity is 50 lbs. Do your homework and check the specs on the jogging strollers you are looking at.

Step 4: Wheel Size

Stroller Wheels come in 12″, 16″ and 20″. The bigger the wheel the tougher they are. If you are planning on light jogging a 12″ wheel will suit you just fine, if you will be doing more intense running or off pavement running, you need to look at 16″ or 20″ wheels. If you are looking at a double stroller, think about going up a wheel size for more stability for your little ones. A good rule of thumb: the more intense terrain, the bigger the wheel.

Step 5: Accessorize

When you buy your jogging stroller, its good to look at any Jogging Stroller Accessories you may need to go with your stroller. There are all types of accessories from bug nets to sun visors and complete covers for the winter. Like all products, some stroller models will go out of style so its good to buy your accessories soon after your jogging stroller purchase to avoid compatibility problems when models change.

Happy Jogging.

About the Author:

Jenn Jenkins is an avid jogger, jogging stroller expert, and your source for exercise information. She is a resident expert at www.joggingstrollersource.com.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Jogging Stroller Buying Guide

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In August 2000, 56-year-old Diane Farmer* had just slowed her vehicle to make a left turn off of Highway 99 in Lynnwood, Washington, when another motorist ran a stop sign and hit her head on at 35 mph. Diane’s airbags deployed. She was thrown forward and back again upon impact. She remembers the air bag hitting her face and chest with great force. Diane sat there stunned, and in pain.

The other driver, Michael Dejoria, immediately backed his vehicle up and took off, fleeing the scene. Other motorists who saw the crash called 911. One of the motorists followed Mr. Dejoria as he fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Witnesses reported that Mr. Dejoria thereafter drove his vehicle erratically and at high speeds.

Fortunately, the Washington State Patrol had a trooper nearby. The WSP eventually spotted Mr. Dejoria and pulled him over. Upon contact, the trooper smelled a strong odor of intoxicants from inside Mr. Dejorias’s vehicle. He was asked to perform field sobriety tests, which he ultimately failed. Mr. Dejoria was arrested and booked into jail for DUI and Hit and Run. He eventually pled guilty to DUI. It was Mr. Dejoria’s 2nd conviction for an alcohol-related traffic offense.

Diane was taken to Providence Hospital in Everett. She reported neck and back pain, and severe chest pain and bruising. Over the next few days, Diane’s pain complaints worsened. She also experienced severe shoulder pain, presumably due to the seat belt harness upon impact.

Over the next year, Diane received medication, physical therapy and massage treatment for her ongoing neck, shoulder and back pain complaints. The bruising to her chest did not resolve for several months. She found it difficult to perform daily activities, like standing, sitting, walking, and lifting. Diane also had great difficulty sleeping.

Diane’s doctors initially diagnosed her with strains to her neck and back. She was also diagnosed with a shoulder impingement syndrome. Diane’s X-ray and MRI scans were considered “normal” given her age.

Although Diane’s symptoms did not resolve, she decided to stop therapy and try to manage her complaints with a home exercise program. She did not receive any medical treatment over the next 20 months.

During this 20-month period, Diane pursued home exercises. Her symptoms never fully resolved, and in fact, progressively worsened. She then decided to return to treatment. By this time, her neck pain had worsened and she was experiencing numbness and tingling into her arms and hands.

Diane received more physical therapy and massage treatment. She was referred to a medical doctor who specialized in rehabilitation and physical medicine with an emphasis in spine-related injuries. This doctor suspected that Diane might have a condition called Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). TOS can occur following acute injury to the cervical spine. Common symptoms associated with TOS include arm numbness, tingling, and a feeling of “heaviness.”

Diane was referred to a vascular surgeon for a surgical consultation. The surgeon performed ultrasound testing and confirmed that Diane did have TOS. The doctor felt that the TOS was related to the injuries she received in the car crash 5 years earlier. Diane was advised to continue with conservative management, consisting of physical therapy, exercises and injections to manage her symptoms. If conservative treatment failed, then the vascular surgeon told Diane that the only option left was surgery.

When Diane hired an attorney, Mr. Dejoria’s insurance company (MetLife Home Auto) made the last and final settlement offer of $30,000. MetLife argued that Diane had only suffered from “soft tissue” injuries that should have healed. It also argued that Diane’s pain complaints were due to a pre-existing injury or condition because Diane was in a car accident in 1969 and in 1987. However, Diane stated that she made a full recovery from each of these prior accidents.

A lawsuit was filed. The drunk driver’s deposition was taken. He testified that he had no memory of the collision. When he was deposed, he stated that he was unemployed and homeless. After 12 months of litigation, the case settled a few days before trial for the other driver’s insurance policy limits.

Diane then filed a claim for Underinsured Motorist (UIM) benefits with her own auto carrier Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Liberty Mutual denied the claim, causing Diane’s attorney to request arbitration pursuant to the terms of the policy. Liberty then hired its own counsel to defend the claim.

After more than 12 months of litigation against Liberty Mutual, a mediation session was held. The parties eventually agreed upon terms of settlement.

In the end, Diane was able to secure a gross settlement of $185,000. This amount included her claimed past medical expense of approximately $40,000. Diane continues to treat for her condition. She is doing everything she can to avoid surgery.

*Some names have been changed to protect our client’s privacy.

About the Author:

Christopher M. Davis is the managing partner of Davis Law Group. He brings over 15 years of practical yet innovative experience to personal injury cases. He practices law in Seattle, WA. You can learn more about Mr. Davis at http://www.InjuryTrialLawyer.com or at www.WashingtonAccidentBook.com. Copyright 2007 Christopher M. Davis.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Case Study: Drunk Driver Causes a Hit and Run Injury Accident