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Outside Airbags to Protect Pedestrians

Fort Mill SC Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

With the advent of hybrid and electric cars and the increased presence of vehicles in highly urbanized areas, the problem of pedestrian accidents has been on the rise around the country. At almost any speed and any place, a walking pedestrian or cyclist’s collision with a car or truck can cause serious and at times even deadly injuries.

In response to a growing trend of pedestrian accidents despite an overall drop in car and truck-related fatalities, the Swedish automaker Volvo announced earlier this month that it will begin featuring airbags placed on the exteriors in its new V40 models, along with a multifaceted internal system designed to decrease the likelihood of a collision between car and walker all in the name of pedestrian safety.

Volvo’s new safety system integrates a grill-mounted radar, alarms designed to center drivers’ attention, and automatic brakes that can bring the car to a stop in the event that a driver does not heed other warnings. Should a crash actually occur, airbags on the outside of the vehicle will deploy outward, softening a person’s impact with the car.

The entire system is designed to be most effective in slow-speed situations, specifically between 12 and 30 mph-the speed window in which most pedestrian accidents occur.

Although the airbag-appointed V40 is not slated for an American release, the move by Volvo is encouraging. Domestic manufacturers will likely seize on the company’s idea and begin installing pedestrian airbags on their own American market models.

All this comes after recent numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that reveal a decline in nationwide auto accidents. All told just over 32,000 traffic fatalities occurred in America in 2012. However, the portion of accidents involving pedestrians continues to rise; 16% of those fatalities were outside of the vehicle.

Contact the Pedestrian Accident Law Firm of Bice Law

The personal injury firm of Bice Law will examine your case to determine the type and amount of damages that your injury warrants, including payments for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and any permanent disability.  We’ll determine whether an out-of-court settlement or trial is the best strategy to obtain maximum benefits for you or your family. If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident, take the first step to protect your legal rights – contact the personal injury firm of Bice Law serving both North Carolina and South Carolina. You only have a limited time after your injury to file a claim, so act quickly.  Call 877-BICE-877 today or submit an online request  to get a free consultation with a  pedestrian accident lawyerWe serve families across both North and South Carolina.

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