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Podcast: The Injury Law Pod (feat. Eric Bartlett, Esq.)
Episode: Electric Vehicle Safety, Pedestrian Protection, and Navigating Insurance Providers
Description: Welcome back to the Injury Law Pod! In this episode, Eric Bartlett discusses three important topics in the realm of automobile safety and insurance. The first topic centers around the rising safety concerns with electric vehicles. The increased weight of electric cars, such as Teslas, are presenting challenges for current roadway safety mechanisms like guard rails and concrete barriers, which were not designed to withstand impacts from these heavier vehicles. Eric also highlights the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s efforts to push for vehicle designs that better protect pedestrians. Finally, Eric touches on a new Consumer Reports ranking of...