Crashworthiness Doctrine

Crashworthiness Doctrine

Definition

Doctrine under which an automobile manufacturer may be liable either in negligence or strict liability for injuries sustained in an accident if a manufacturing or design defect caused or enhanced the injuries, though not the accident itself. The crashworthiness doctrine is also called the enhanced-injury doctrine.

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