Since then however reports have emerged that he actually suffered
a neck injury in the crash.
Backsets of more than about 4 inches have been associated with increased symptoms of
neck injury in crashes.
Not exact matches
The machines that failed were literally bumped out of contention
in crashes that fortunately resulted
in no
injuries worse than a strained
neck (for Team Lotus's Gunnar Nilsson) and a gasoline - seared derri √ ® re (for Team Tyrrell's Jody Scheckter).
Some say he had to retire because of a
neck injury he sustained
in the Japanese Grand Prix
crash at the end of 1998; others say he was simply out of his depth and couldn't deal with the mental pressures of F1 (given his performances, this is clearly nonsense).
Babies bodies are different from adults: they're not fully developed, so they can suffer severe
injuries to their
neck, spine and internal organs from the force of a
crash, especially if they are not strapped
in properly or
in the wrong type of car seat.
It's important to remember, though, that
in a
crash severe enough to break baby's legs, there would also be enough force to cause severe
neck injuries if your baby or toddler was forward - facing.
Measures taken from the head,
neck, and chest indicate low risk of
injuries to these body regions
in a
crash of this severity.
The most common kind of
injuries reported from
crashes are
neck injuries, and these are most likely to occur
in rear impacts.
In 1999, IIHS researchers analyzed more than 5,000 insurance claims and determined that drivers with head restraints with good geometric ratings were 24 percent less likely than drivers with poor - rated head restraints to sustain neck injuries in rear - end crashe
In 1999, IIHS researchers analyzed more than 5,000 insurance claims and determined that drivers with head restraints with good geometric ratings were 24 percent less likely than drivers with poor - rated head restraints to sustain
neck injuries in rear - end crashe
in rear - end
crashes.
IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poor based on performance
in high - speed front and side
crash tests, a roof strength test for rollover protection, plus evaluations of seats / head restraints for protection against
neck injuries in rear impacts.
Side tests were added
in 2003 and rear tests
in 2004 (see «New 1996 Taurus tops competition
in crashworthiness evaluation,» Dec. 2, 1995, Status Report special issue: side impact crashworthiness, June 28, 2003, and Status Report special issue: protection against
neck injury in rear
crashes, Nov. 20, 2004).
A 2008 Institute analysis of insurance claims found that, all other factors being the same, drivers of vehicles with seat / head restraint combinations rated good
in Institute evaluations were 15 percent less likely to sustain
neck injuries in rear - end
crashes than drivers of vehicles with poor head restraints (see «
Neck injury risk is lower if seats and head restraints are rated good,» March 15, 2008).
Vehicles with good rear
crash ratings do a better job of preventing
neck injuries in the real world.
Rear - end collisions are frequent, and
neck injuries are the most common
injuries reported
in automobile
crashes.
Fords are only models to earn top rating; most seat / head restraints provide inadequate protection against
neck injuries in rear
crashes
Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that serious
neck injuries and a fracture of the pelvis would be possible
in a
crash of this severity.
The Avalon's high - strength body works to disperse
crash energy away from the occupants, while the Whiplash -
Injury - Lessening seats have been engineered to yield
in a controlled manner
in order to reduce the risk of a
neck injury in the event of a collision.
IIHS rates vehicles
in a moderate overlap front
crash, small overlap front
crash, side impact and rollover test, and evaluates seat / head restraints for protection against
neck injuries in rear impact collisions.
A 2008 Institute analysis of insurance claims found that, all other factors being the same, drivers of vehicles with seat / head restraint combinations rated good
in Institute evaluations were 15 percent less likely to sustain
neck injuries in rear - end
crashes than drivers of vehicles with poor head restraints.
The third test measures how well vehicle seats and head restraints protect people against
neck injury in low - speed rear
crashes.
The buckles are bigger and the belts heavier than usual, but Ford reckons they reduce chest, head and
neck injuries in the event of a
crash.
Measures taken from the head,
neck, chest, and left leg indicate low risk of
injuries to these body regions
in a
crash of this severity.
In each test, measures taken from the head, neck, chest, and one leg indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severit
In each test, measures taken from the head,
neck, chest, and one leg indicate low risk of
injuries to these body regions
in a crash of this severit
in a
crash of this severity.
IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poor based on performance
in a moderate overlap frontal
crash, small overlap frontal
crash, side impact and rollover, plus evaluations of seat / head restraints for protection against
neck injuries in rear impacts.
The ratings are based on how well they protect passengers
in front and side
crash tests,
in rollovers via a roof strength test, and
in simulated rear impacts to evaluate seat and head restraints for protection against
neck injuries.
IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poor based on performance
in a moderate overlap frontal
crash, small overlap frontal
crash, side impact and rollover, as well as evaluations of seat / head restraints for protection against
neck injuries in rear impacts.
The earlier model also came up short for roof strength, which is important for protecting occupants
in a rollover
crash, and for head restraints, which help prevent
neck injuries in a rear
crash.
Measures taken from the head,
neck, and right leg indicate low risk of
injuries to these body regions
in a
crash of this severity.
The question addressed
in the Institute's new research is whether these redesigned seats and head restraints are doing a better job of reducing
neck injuries in real - world
crashes, compared with older designs.
In each test, measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severit
In each test, measures taken from the head,
neck, and chest indicate low risk of
injuries to these body regions
in a crash of this severit
in a
crash of this severity.
In rear - end
crashes, occupants» heads can snap back to produce
neck or cervical sprain
injury - whiplash as it's more commonly known.
The IIHS rates vehicles on performance
in front and side
crash tests, a roof strength test, and evaluations of seat / head restraints for protection against
neck injuries in rear impacts.
For example,
in 1999 the Institute
crash tested a 1999 Saab 9 - 5 with an active head restraint design, finding low risk of
neck injury.
Looking at
crashes involving claims of $ 2,000 or more, analysts found 16 percent fewer insurance claims were filed for
neck injuries among females
in vehicles with good - rated seats / head restraints compared with people
in vehicles with poor seats / head restraints.
Such restraints should reduce the risk of whiplash
injury by meeting positioning requirements
in relation to drivers» heads — that is, the restraints would be positioned high enough and close enough to the backs of occupants» heads
in a rear - end
crash to mitigate
neck injury.
The Institute introduced the Plus award
in 2012 to recognize models that achieve «good» or «acceptable» performance
in the small - overlap test as well as «good» ratings
in each of four other criteria — moderate overlap front
crash, side impact and rollover tests, plus evaluations of seat / head restraints for protection against
neck injuries in rear impacts.
Some of these designs have been found to reduce
neck injuries in real - world
crashes.
Now some new designs of seats and head restraints are reducing
neck injuries among car occupants involved
in rear - end
crashes.
The Institute rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal, or poor based on performance
in high - speed front and side
crash tests plus evaluations of seat / head restraints for protection against
neck injuries in rear impacts.
Injury measures taken from the head,
neck, and chest indicate low risk of
injuries to these body regions
in a
crash of this severity.
For a long time, most of the head restraints
in passenger vehicles weren't high enough or close enough to the backs of many occupants» heads to provide effective protection against
neck injury in rear - end
crashes.
Rear - end collisions are frequent, and
neck injuries are the most common serious
injuries reported
in automobile
crashes.
Some of these designs have been found to reduce
neck injuries in real - world
crashes (see «Not your father's head restraint: New designs reduce
neck injuries,» Oct. 26, 2002).
Measures taken from the
neck, chest, and legs indicate low risk of
injuries to these body regions
in a
crash of this severity.
Measures taken from the
neck and chest indicate low risk of
injuries to these body regions
in the first and third tests
in a
crash of this severity.
When one car
crashes into the rear - end of another vehicle here
in Florida, the person who is
in the front car is highly likely to suffer spine and
neck injuries.
Automobile
crashes, falls, construction accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, sports, and acts of violence frequently result
in back,
neck, and spinal cord
injuries.
In addition, a victim's age, health, and relevant pre-existing condition all impact the severity of neck and back injuries suffered in a cras
In addition, a victim's age, health, and relevant pre-existing condition all impact the severity of
neck and back
injuries suffered
in a cras
in a
crash.
There were 207 occupants of the vehicles involved
in the
crashes, and none of the occupants had sustained any prior
neck injuries.
If you have suffered one of these
injuries — or any other type of
neck or shoulder
injury — then you may be entitled to legal compensation
in a car
crash lawsuit.