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Technology is constantly evolving. Often, advances in technology make us safer. As traffic increases year after year, the roads must be made safer. One technological advancement that helps keep drivers safe is a front-crash prevention system.
The system uses cameras, radar, and other sensors to monitor the road in front of the vehicle. A front-crash prevention system reduces rear-end accidents on the highway. Research shows that front-crash prevention systems significantly reduce rear-end traffic accidents, with studies indicating reductions of 23% to 39% depending on the specific technology used.
A front-crash prevention system and a vehicle’s auto brake system work in tandem. The use of both devices makes traveling on the road much safer. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study found that a combination of the auto brake system and the front-crash prevention system prevented 700,000 police-reported rear-end crashes in 2013, resulting in a significant decrease in these types of collisions.
Front-Crash Prevention Systems Help Prevent Car Crash Injuries
Fewer car crashes mean fewer injuries. Again, technology is making our lives better. Rear-end collisions often result in soft tissue injuries. Soft tissue injuries are injuries to the body’s tissues and tend not to appear on X-rays. These types of injuries usually heal with proper treatment and time. However, although soft tissue injuries are not apparent, they can still stop people from conducting daily life activities.
Examples of soft tissue injuries include:
- Whiplash
- Bruises
- Concussion
- Muscle Strains
- Muscle Sprains
The use of technology may help reduce injuries in some car accidents when auto brake systems and front-crash prevention systems are combined. This could potentially help some drivers avoid missing work or losing income.
Experienced car accident lawyers can help accident victims understand their legal rights and seek compensation on their behalf in accordance with the law. Whether you have suffered a soft tissue injury or a catastrophic one because of another driver’s carelessness, our firm is ready to help. We have years of experience helping individuals pursue accountability after an accident.
Advances In Front-Crash Prevention Systems
More manufacturers are installing a front-crash prevention system as a factory setting, but many new cars still offer the system as optional equipment. However, more manufacturers see the benefits of installing front-crash prevention systems as an industry standard.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have a joint initiative to make auto brake systems and front-crash prevention systems the industry standard. It seems that the emerging trend is for a front-crash prevention system to be installed in all newly manufactured vehicles. The entities seem to see the safety benefits of having both systems work in tandem.
Car manufacturers have paid close attention to a recent joint study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which establishes the safety benefits of automatically having both systems installed in vehicles as an industry standard.
If you are injured because of a crash caused by a faulty auto brake or front-collision system, call the accident attorneys at Arash Law. Our team of lawyers is dedicated to determining the cause of the crash and identifying potentially liable parties, helping accident victims seek compensation for their injuries.
Results Of Recent Study Regarding Benefits Of Combining Front-Crash Prevention And Auto Brake Systems
The joint study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reviewed police-reported rear-end crashes in 22 states from 2010 through 2014. They compared vehicles with the optional front-crash prevention system installed to identical model vehicles without this system, and also examined the effect of installing an automatic braking system in the vehicles used.
The results indicated that both a reduction in the accident rate and a decrease in injury claims stemming from car accidents were significantly related to the use of the front-crash prevention system. This showed that each system alone reduced rear-end crashes. Cars with only the front-crash prevention system installed experienced a 23% reduction in police-reported rear-end crashes.
The study found that the auto brake system dramatically reduced the number of reported rear-end crashes with injuries. In the model vehicles studied, the rate of injury-causing rear-end crashes was lowered by 42%.
The study showed a benefit to having a safety system installed in the car, whether it be a front-crash prevention system or an automatic braking system. Vehicles equipped with both automatic braking systems and front-crash prevention systems installed reduced the rate of police-reported rear-end collisions by 39%.
If you were injured in a collision, contact us at (888) 488-1391 for a free case review and determine whether you have a viable claim.
City Safety Installed In Volvos
The study reviewed the City Safety system. City Safety is an automatic braking system installed in Volvos and is designed to help reduce rear-end collisions at low speeds. The system is intended to help reduce the number of police-reported rear-end accidents when the vehicle is traveling at 30 mph or slower. Study vehicles used a version of City Safety that operated at 19 mph.
None of the comparison vehicles in the City Safety system study had an additional auto brake system installed. The study found that the use of Volvo’s City Safety auto brake system reduced the number of police-reported rear-end crashes by 41%.
The study examined the additional variable of speed limit and the effectiveness of the City Safety system, initially using Volvos equipped with a City Safety system that operated up to speeds of 19 mph. It showed that, regardless of the change in speed, the City Safety system decreased the incidence of rear-end crashes by 54%.
The study also demonstrated the effectiveness of the City Safety system on roads with speed limits ranging from 40 to 45 mph, particularly in areas with dense traffic flow.
How Can An Injury Lawyer Help After An Accident?
If you have been injured in an accident, consulting with an experienced accident attorney can help you understand your legal options. An injury lawyer can assist you in navigating the claims process and work to pursue compensation on your behalf.
Contact our attorneys at Arash Law if you have been injured in a crash. Our car accident attorneys have years of experience representing the interests of accident victims. Furthermore, our legal team also serves clients throughout California, including Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Riverside, Santa Clara, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, San Jose, Fresno, and Sherman Oaks.
We are committed to advocating for the rights of victims who have been injured by defective auto brake systems. We stay informed about the latest vehicle manufacturing regulations to help clients pursue a legal claim against negligent drivers and manufacturers who fail to prioritize safety in the vehicles they release.
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