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Crashworthiness
The term crashworthiness refers to the ability of a car or other vehicle to withstand and accident or prevent serious injury to the driver and the passengers of that vehicle. The ability of a car maker to meet this important standard of safety varies across the industry and within specific models and body types, but crashworthiness remains one of the most critical characteristics of a vehicle.
Although people who are not intimately familiar with the automotive industry believe that crashworthiness is akin to vehicle safety, but in fact vehicle safety includes such factors as crashworthiness, but takes into consideration other elements as well. For instance, vehicles can be safer, but still not necessarily crashworthy. On the other side, vehicles can have various characteristics that make them safe like airbags and special seatbelts, but a certain defect can decrease the crashworthiness, such as design flaws or other problems.
The crashworthiness of a vehicle is incredibly important when it comes to consumer safety. Because the population on the roads is expanding exponentially and accidents continue to rise, the ability of a car or truck to withstand a collision may be the difference between life or death. Some of the defects that can compromise crashworthiness include defective airbags, head rests, or any other safety tool that is made to prevent or reduce injury. While the federal government enacts the standards for these pieces of equipment, it is up to auto manufacturers to make sure that they are upheld.
If you or someone that you care about has been injured due to a lack of crashworthiness in a vehicle, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your physical pain and your shattered trust. Don’t hesitate before contacting a knowledgeable crashworthiness lawyer who has experience in these specific issues. Don’t let the statute of limitations expire before you get the guidance that you deserve.
