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New Report Shows Roof Strength & Rollover Crash Injuries Related

April 1st, 2005 · No Comments

Some auto manufacturers have said for years that the roof strength and injuries in rollover crashes are unrelated, but a new report released Tuesday shows different.
Automakers contend that in rollover crashes, people sustain head and neck injuries when they dive into the roofs of their vehicles, not when the roofs crush into people’s heads. Public […]

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Report: Safety Belts Often Fail in Rollovers

April 22nd, 2004 · No Comments

Flaws in the design and performance of safety belts leave vehicle occupants vulnerable to serious and often-fatal injuries in rollover crashes, says a report by Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group.
“Safety belts are currently the most important safety feature that would keep people secure and inside the vehicle during a rollover crash,” said Public Citizen […]

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