Personal injury news- Toyota could reduce whiplash compensation claims
A new device which warns drivers of possible collisions from behind could possibly reduce the number of whiplash compensation claims made by motorists involved in road accidents.
The safety feature developed by Toyota is alleged to be the first system in the world to warn drivers of potential car accidents from behind.
A radar fitted to the bumper can detect approaching cars and will set off hazards lights if an accident looks imminent.
Sensors in the car headrests will then detect the position of the driver's and front passenger's heads and automatically move to reduce the risk of a whiplash injury.
Toyota's president, Katsuaki Watanabe said, "We are determined in our pursuit to develop vehicles that will have zero traffic accidents."
The hi-tech safety device will initially be installed in the Lexus LS in Japan next month and could reduce the number of whiplash compensation claims that are made.
