COULD A NEW BRAKING SYSTEM PREVENT WHIPLASH INJURY?

April 17th, 2008 Hinchliffes

New technologies tested by Thatcham, the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, have raised hopes that road accident collisions resulting in a whiplash injury and consequent claims for personal injury compensation could be reduced by up to 50%. The technologies involve laser and radar aided devices that could stop a car getting too close to the vehicle in front.

Statistics indicate that around 80% of the claims resulting from a car accident are in respect of low speed crashes and the new braking system is aimed at drivers who do not take sufficient care in slow moving traffic. Many car manufacturers already use devices to help prevent high speed impacts.

It is alleged that if every car was equipped with such a device, around half of the annual road accident claims (currently 250,000) could be prevented.

COMMENT:-

Even with the advent of this type of device, drivers cannot afford to be complacent. Each device currently costs around £2,000 and only become effective at the last second. Drivers may not feel inclined to upgrade their current car, but as the unit cost reduces these devices may become available as an optional extra on a new car.

A car accident may result in injury to a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian and may be followed by claims for personal injury compensation.

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