Most modern vehicles have various safety features in place to prevent concussions from occurring in the event a collision does happen.
Seatbelts. Seatbelts are the most effective way for individuals to prevent severe injuries from occurring in an accident. When an individual has a seatbelt on, they will be much less likely to strike their head on the steering wheel, the dash, or the windshield.
Airbags. Every modern vehicle has airbags. In most cases, this includes airbags in the dash and the steering column. However, the newest vehicles also have side-impact airbags that run along the side frame of the inside of the vehicle as well as inside the seats of the vehicle. All of these airbags can work to prevent a concussion from occurring when a collision happens.
Overall vehicle structure. The addition of interior padding in vehicles has saved thousands of lives since it was introduced in the late 1960s. Additionally, vehicles built today are more structurally sound than older vehicles.
Child safety seats. It is imperative for children to be properly seated inside of a vehicle. Every state has laws pertaining to children and car safety seats. An adult must place their children in an appropriate child safety seat based on the child's age and weight.
If you have sustained a concussion in a vehicle accident caused by the negligence of another driver, you need to speak to a skilled attorney as soon as possible who can help you recover compensation for your medical bills, property damage, lost income, pain and suffering losses, and more.