Research shows that many child deaths and injuries in side -
impact crashes involve a car carrying children that is stopped at an intersection, usually at a light or stop sign, when another care decides to accelerate through the intersection.
Not exact matches
The real concern however is that a booster seat offers no protection for a child if the car they are travelling in is
involved in a side -
impact crash.
Of those riding in booster seats, children
involved in side -
impact crashes saw the greatest reduction in injury risk.
In case you are
involved in a
crash, the side cushioning offers the safety mechanism on the side of the seat help distribute
impact so that it doesn't focus on the baby's head, neck and spine.
Last week, after a series of additional side -
impact crash tests on the Volt battery, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched what it called a «safety defect investigation» into the risk of fire in a Chevy Volt that has been
involved in a serious accident.
The leading hypothesis for the moon's creation itself
involves an
impact, this one a higher - speed
crash of a Mars - size body into the nascent Earth.
And since the front bay is open (used for storage, like a trunk) it helps protect the occupants of a Model S
involved in a front
impact crash, since the front can crumple and absorb the
impact without damaging anything dangerous.
Side
impacts involving high - riding vehicles striking cars are classic examples of
crashes in which side airbags for people's heads can provide effective protection.
-- The Vitara Brezza meets side
impact and offset
crash tests regulations — The vehicle was
involved in an accident but withstood the
crash — The compact SUV was recently launched and has seen a good response
GM says the addition of OnStar, which includes a system that automatically notifies an OnStar operator if the vehicle is
involved in a collision, complements the Vue's top five - star safety rating for the driver and front passenger in both front - and side -
impact crash tests.
Included as standard is a new multi-collision braking system, which automatically brakes the car to a complete stop when it is
involved in a
crash in order to help avoid a second
impact with oncoming traffic.
The CR - Z's body structure benefits from what Honda calls Advanced Compatibility Engineering, which ensures that load paths for
impact energy are equally effective, irrespective of the bumper height of the other vehicle
involved in the
crash.
The fatality rate among drivers age 75 and older has improved because they are
involved in fewer
crashes per mile traveled and are surviving side
impacts more often.
Belt spoolout allowed by force limiters can mean there will be far too much occupant movement in frontal
crashes that occur at an angle or with rotation or in
crashes that
involve more than one
impact.
One of the most severe types of accidents
involves side -
impact crashes at dangerous intersections.
Passengers that are
involved in bus accidents suffer severe injuries, since they have no restraints like seatbelts to keep them in their seat during the
impact or in the event of a rollover
crash.
With side -
impact crashes, vehicle damage and occupant injury are more likely to be severe; however, the severity varies based on the speeds and vehicle models
involved in the collision.
As with any accident, the driver and passengers of all vehicles
involved in the
crash may have sustained injuries during the
impact.
When you have been
involved in a car
crash, slip and fall, injury by medical neglect or on the job (workers» compensation), your legal rights are
involved, and it is critical not to do anything that can adversely
impact your injury claim.
• Physical evidences — Physical evidences include skid marks from cars
involved in the accidents, or vehicular damages that can indicate the angle of
impact, force, speed, etc. that can point towards the cause of
crash.
Crashes involving motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians often
involve brain injuries, simply because the victims are largely unprotected from the
impact of a car or truck.
There is no assurance that a low
impact crash would result in a minimal injury to the passengers or drivers of vehicles
involved.
The sudden
impact of a
crash between any combination of these can cause devastating injuries and property damage for everyone
involved.
Auto accidents are a nightmare for all
involved, and when injuries are the result of a
crash, the pain and struggle that follow are a constant reminder of how distracted driving or a negligent driver
impacted your life with one poor choice.
The idea for
Impact Teen Drivers was conceived by Jon Hamm, CEO for the California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP), in response to the high frequency of
crashes involving teens to which California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers respond.
The economic
impact of police - reported fatal and non-fatal car
crashes involving teens and driving in 2002 was $ 40.8 billion.