Blog: Pedestrian Accidents

Larry E. Coben Advocates for Enhanced Vehicle Safety Technologies to Protect Pedestrians

May 14, 2024

In a compelling article featured in the Legal Intelligencer, Larry E. Coben, a leading product liability attorney, addresses the critical need for improved collision avoidance systems (CAS) in vehicles to enhance pedestrian safety. Coben highlights the troubling increase in pedestrian fatalities and injuries over the years and critiques the slow adoption of effective CAS by vehicle manufacturers. Despite available technologies like forward collision warnings and automatic emergency braking, Coben argues that these systems often fall short...