Although lauded for their environmental benefits, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that “mini-cars” do a poor job of protecting their occupants. In fact, research shows that the chance of a fatality in collisions with mid-size vehicles is almost double that of larger vehicles, and that number is tripled in single “mini-car” crashes. Although mini-cars therefore may be more environmentally friendly than other vehicles, tension exists between being safe and being “green”. It’s not easy being green……
Stop Reckless Bus Operation NOW
August 15, 2011
As a past Chair of the Interstate Trucking Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice, I am familiar with safety regulations that apply to trucks and buses.