A recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) suggests that passengers may want to choose the front seat of a car when traveling. The study revealed that backseat passengers are injured more often and more severely than those traveling in the front seat. Safety for front seat passengers has improved tremendously over the past decade due to advancements in automated safety features. Improved airbags and deployment systems, as well seat belts that automatically tighten when sensors detect an impending crash, are just a few of the safety innovations that have significantly reduced the number and severity of injuries and fatalities for front seat passengers.
The most common types of injuries suffered by backseat passengers include:
Car manufacturers and safety advocates are in the process of designing and implementing improved safety features in the backseats of new cars. Automated seat belts with crash sensors, forward-facing airbags, and inflatable seat belts that reduce the force on the chest area during a crash are all on the horizon.
Crash tests are being conducted to identify the likelihood and severity of injuries on backseat passengers that will lead to innovations in safety features. Automotive engineers and car manufacturers are more aware of the discrepancies between front seat and backseat passenger safety, which has forged a new commitment to improve the safety of those traveling in the backseat of a car.
If you were injured in a car accident, call the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers at Galfand Berger LLP. Call us today at 800-222-8792 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation today. Located in Philadelphia, Bethlehem, Lancaster, and Reading, Pennsylvania, we serve clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including Allentown and Harrisburg.
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