Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Women are significantly more likely to suffer severe injuries or fatalities in auto accidents compared to their male counterparts according to a new report published by MyPhillyLawyer. The findings, based on recent studies and data from the National Highway Safety and Transporation Administration (NHSTA) have been released by the law firm in a new report titled, “Why Women are at increased risk of experiencing serious injury in a car accident.”

MyPhillyLawyer’s report on women and car accident injuries meticulously analyzes data indicating that, despite advancements in vehicle safety features, women continue to experience heightened vulnerability during car accidents. When analyzing 6 common car accident-related injuries, the study shows that women have a 22-80% higher risk of experiencing head injuries, neck injuries, abdominal injuries, chest injuries, arm injuries, and leg injuries than men.

The study outlines some biological risk factors. However, the lawyers at MyPhillyLawyer say that it’s less about the differences in biology and more related to automotive safety features, being designed and tested exclusively around male physiology.

Furthermore, the firm’s report points out that women are more frequently involved in specific types of accidents, such as side-impact collisions, which statistically result in more severe injuries. These findings underscore the critical need for car manufacturers and regulatory bodies to revisit and revise safety testing protocols, including the use of female crash-test dummies in a broader range of scenarios.

Dean Weitzman, a prominent attorney at MyPhillyLawyer, elaborates on this issue, emphasizing the urgent need for regulatory changes to ensure that car safety measures are inclusive of female anatomical and physiological characteristics. “The current safety mechanisms are predominantly tested using male crash-test dummies, which fails to account for the differences in body structure and biomechanical responses between genders. The fact that there wasn’t even a crash test dummy representing the average woman until 2023 is unbelievable,” Weitzman stated.

While a female crash test dummy was used for the first time in 2023, neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) requires one be used during vehicle safety tests.

MyPhillyLawyer, known for its commitment to justice and exceptional client service, continues to advocate for comprehensive changes to automotive safety standards. The firm’s efforts extend beyond legal representation; they aim to raise public awareness and push for policy reforms that could save lives. The firm believes that women will continue to unnecessarily experience more serious injuries and be at a higher risk of fatality until auto manufacturers are required to engineer and test safety systems around both male and female physiology.

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