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Forensic Evaluation of Motor Vehicle Accidents

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million ED visits for injuries from motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) in 2020. 1 The patient’s location within the vehicle, the speed and site of impact, and use of restraint systems such as seat belts and airbags determine the type, location, and severity of injuries sustained by a patient involved in an MVA. 1988;28:498–501.