Are Lane Sensors Effective In Preventing Car Accidents?

Some of the most common types of car crashes involve one or more of the vehicles crossing a center line or leaving a lane of traffic. These types of accidents are generally caused by driver error or fatigue.

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reports that more than 70 percent of all single vehicle highway crashes involve a vehicle running off the roadway. Most other accidents involve a car, truck or sports utility vehicles crossing into oncoming traffic. The scenario is common to most of us. Driving home late after work exhausted, leading us to drift across a lane into oncoming traffic or even off the road altogether. But what if your car had technology that could alert you to this danger?

This type of technology does exist. It is called lane sensors or lane departure warning systems (commonly referred to as LDWs). It was designed to reduce the risk of certain types of crashes, including cars leaving the roadway and crossing out of a lane of travel. When the vehicle, which is equipped with this device, starts to deviate from a lane, the alarm will go off alerting the driver.  If the driver does not respond, the technology starts working on its own to prevent the car from deviating.

However, as with all new technology, not everyone can afford a new vehicle with these features. Moreover, even cars that are equipped with these features may not completely prevent such accidents because of other factors, such as road condition and inclement weather.

What To Do After an Accident

If you get into an accident involving a lane deviation issue, or any type of accident caused by another driver’s negligence, you need to take certain steps to protect your legal rights. One of the most important steps to take after an accident is to immediately seek medical attention. This is important even if you don’t think you suffered a serious injury. Symptoms in certain injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury, may not surface until days or even weeks after an accident. The longer you wait to get medical help after an injury, the less likely it is that you will fully recover.

Another important step to take after a lane deviation car accident, or any other type of auto accident, is to consult with a Los Angeles accident attorney. An attorney who has experience in handling these types of accidents can help you get the full compensation that you deserve.

Consult with a Car Accident Attorney in Los Angeles

For more information or to schedule a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles, call the Law Offices of Samer Habbas today at 888-848-5084.