Every year, pedestrians are injured or killed when a driver backs into or over a person. Backover accidents commonly occur because the driver was not paying attention or was unable to see the entire space behind the vehicle before reversing. As many Boston vehicle accident lawyers are aware, most victims of backovers tend to be children or the elderly when playing or walking in a private driveway.
In an effort to prevent backover accidents, many automakers began installing cameras mounted to the rear of the vehicle that would allow drivers to watch for pedestrians or other objects behind the car. The backup cameras were found to have the highest potential for reducing backovers, according to studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
However, the NHTSA has repeatedly put off creating a final rule that would require all U.S. vehicles to feature a backup camera. The agency states that the delay will continue based on a lack of resources.
Whether or not the backup camera rules are finalized, it is important that all drivers understand that all vehicles have a blind spot. Always back out of a parking spot or driveway slowly after you have checked the area around your vehicle first.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a vehicle accident in Massachusetts as a result of another person’s negligence, please call the personal injury lawyers at the Kiley Law Group for a free consultation at (888) 208-1695.
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