Is Acceleration a Valid Proxy for Injury Risk in Minimal Damage Traffic Crashes? A Comparative Review of Volunteer, ADL and Real-World Studies
Injury claims associated with minimal damage rear impact traffic crashes are often defended using a “biomechanical approach,” in which the occupant forces of the crash are compared to the forces of activities of daily living (ADLs), resulting in the conclusion that the risk of injury from the crash...
Main Authors: | Paul S. Nolet, Larry Nordhoff, Vicki L. Kristman, Arthur C. Croft, Maurice P. Zeegers, Michael D. Freeman |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/6/2901 |
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