Female motorist with whiplash injury. Data captured for accident prevention and occupant protection technologies can be used to improve medical care to injured parties after an accident. (Photo: Getty Images)

For automakers, there are three technology strategies to reduce serious injury and related consequences from auto accidents:

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  1. Prevent auto accidents.
  2. Protect occupants from injury when in an auto accident.
  3. Facilitate better medical care to an injured occupant after an accident.

Today, vehicle manufacturers offer a variety of technologies within each of these categories. For example, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot detection are designed to prevent accidents. Occupant protection systems, such as airbags, seat belts and collapsible steering columns, are designed to prevent injury when an accident occurs. Lastly, today's telematics systems connect the car to service providers who can use vehicle data to improve emergency medical response to an accident.

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