Vernon, I think you are taking it to the extreme....
Rab HAD symptoms but ignored them for a YEAR!! A year is a long time to let a problem get worse. I am sorry he wrecked his ride, but technically, it was his own fault!! He knew there was a problem with leaking, but did nothing to fix it!! Lights or not, there was an obvious problem!
Personally, I don't rely on my ABS to stop my car and yes, I have been in MANY close calls here in lovely and busy Charlotte, NC!
BTW, ABS brakes are a component of the brake system. ABS brakes are not meant to stop your car, you are responsible for that. So if you think and trust ABS to keep you out of a wreck, chances are you will be in another one.
Not trying to piss you off here, just stating the fact that ABS does not stop your car for you
Phil