Forensic Safety Expert Raises Issue on Cargo Injuries in Passenger Vehicles
Independent Firm Petitions NHTSA to Raise Safety Standards in U.S. Who: Alan Cantor, Crash Safety Engineer and Founder of ARCCA, Incorporated. ARCCA is a nationally recognized independent source for analyzing and communicating complex issues, such as improving crash survival. What: Provides commentary on a recently-completed independent effort on the subject of "Cargo Retention Failure" in passenger vehicles. As a result, ARCCA has petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for all U.S. auto manufacturers to adopt the United Nations standards for occupant protection from cargo. (A copy of the petition letter is available.) When: Beginning on Wednesday, February 2, 2005, following the airing of a network television news "consumer watch" segment aired on CBS in which Mr. Cantor discussed his team's assessment of rear seats of many U.S. manufactured passenger vehicles not being strong enough to contain cargo stored in trunks during vehicle impact. Where: Crash Safety Expert Alan Cantor is based in Philadelphia and will conduct interviews live, in-person or via telephone based on availability. ARCCA's test facility is located in Philadelphia. Also, other special interview requests will be considered. Why: ARCCA has been studying scientific-based forensic evidence related to appropriate safety standards across the United States and in numerous industry sectors. ARCCA experts have provided assessments related to many landmark cases and projects, including: the Space Shuttle Challenger, the TWA Flight 800 investigation, Congressional testimony regarding Child Seats & Air Bags, motor vehicle crash testing and as expert witnesses for news operations and numerous legal proceedings.PRNewswire -- Feb. 2