Severe to Fatal Injuries to Lap-Shoulder Belted Car Occupants

Authors

• D. F. Huelke - University of Michigan
• H. W. Sherman - University of Michigan
• M. J. Murphy - University of Michigan

Topic

• Fatal injuries
• Side impact crashes
• Frontal collisions
• Injuries
• Crashes
• Vehicle occupants

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