Citation

Levinson RK. N. J. Med. 1999; 96(6): 33-35.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Medical Society of New Jersey)

DOI

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PMID

10384765

Abstract

Dual air bags in cars have been standard equipment since 1994. Crumple zones are built into cars to absorb the impact of frontal and rear-end crashes. Virtually all states have mandated seatbelt use laws, and many states, including New Jersey, require motorcyclists to wear a helmet. Yet, more than 3 million Americans were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 1997, and 150,000 to 170,000 of those injuries were serious or extremely serious.