Active Safety Systems Open New Roads To Auto Defect Claims

Law360, New York ( October 22, 2015, 10:57 AM EDT) -- Vehicle safety systems are experiencing a period of development unlike any in the history of the industry. The 20th century focused on passive safety systems, such as crumple zones, seat belts and airbags, that mitigated the harm to occupants once an accident happened. The 21st century, on the other hand, has seen an emphasis on active safety: keeping occupants safe by making sure the accident never happens. While these new features promise that cars will get safer and safer, they also open up new risks of design defect claims that automakers and their suppliers must be aware of....

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