Being in a car accident is a difficult experience even if it was only a minor fender bender. If, however, it was a more serious crash and some kind of injury or ailment was sustained, then a difficult time may lie ahead. Having a trusted auto accident lawyer by your side can be a huge help in getting through the process in addition to ensuring justice is done if the crash happened as a result of the negligent driving of someone else. Roads can be dangerous places and if your car was written off, you may be on the lookout for new vehicle, but which one should you choose when the market is so full of makes models?
Safety is one factor which is not often enough taken into due consideration when selecting a new car. A UK claims specialist which helps people with
car accident claims, My Compensation has put together a list of some of the safest cars in the US today to give readers examples of things to look out for. The information for the safest cars in the US has been taken from a combination of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTS) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
Some of the Safest New Vehicles on US Roads
Subcompact Ford Fiesta
Ford?s new Fiesta ?subcompact? was the only car in its class to earn the IIHS top safety pick. Around 55% of the small auto?s body has been manufactured from an ultra-high-strength or regular high-strength Steel, including the pillars at the front impact zone. Recently, new standards were introduced for roof safety in autos and the Ford Fiesta passed with flying colors due to it's super-strong construction. Factors such as this save lives. In addition, the car also offers more airbags than any other car in the sector, a key injury-reducing bit of gear. Included are side-inflating airbags and a driver?s knee bag. Being in a car accident in this vehicle would go some way to reducing injuries.
The Honda Civic
One of the best-selling compact vehicles ever to hit the US market was the Honda Civic. The excellent Japanese engineering made for great value, solid reliability and trusted road safety. Honda?s patented Advanced Compatibility engineering system which is used manufacturing the vehicle saves injuries suffered from crashes involving pedestrians and occupants alike. The windscreen wipers and roof are manufactured in such a way so as to deform on impact, thus lessening chances of anyone sustaining personal injuries in the event of a crash. The small Japanese compact car is awash with safety features for the price.
Subaru Forester
In the SUV class, it's common for a vehicle to roll over due to a high center of gravity and this causes more death and personal injuries than other types of accidents. Subaru?s new Forester is one of the best in the class for safety, partially due to its lower center of gravity and the handling which is more representative of a regular car. While the Subaru may be more like a hybrid vehicle than a larger SUV, the four-wheel drive system does come standard and helps in dangerous weather conditions. Subaru also have a frame-reinforcing structure which they call a Ring-shaped Reinforcement Frame which is one of the reasons why very high safety scores were awarded from both the IIHS and NHTS.
Hyundai Sonata
Another entry from Japan is one by Sonata which is one of only two models last year to earn a five-star rating from the NHTS. The vehicle received great deal of critical acclaim for other factors in addition to the high safety score. Six injury-reducing and life-saving airbags are included as standard, amongst which are side-curtains in the front and rear of the vehicle. The brakes have ABS and a distribution mechanism which controls the brake force electronically. All of these features are standard, as is the stability control which is also electronic. The NHTS has reported that these features have resulted in some 35% less crashes and fatalities on the roads such is the level of safety they provide.
Volvo XC60
Volvo has a long history of making extremely durable and safe vehicles and this one is no different. It's critically acclaimed for many aspects including its extensive list of safety features. It?s fitted with a laser system in order to detect traffic in front of the vehicle and the brakes are electronically-assisted in order to prevent shunts. The collision system also uses sensor data which kicks in whilst the vehicle is traveling a high speed and if any risk of collision is detected, the vehicle will automatically slow down to minimize chances of crashes. Four-wheel drive comes as standard, in addition to sensors which stop the vehicle rolling over. It also has blind-spot and lane departure warnings to finish the package.
Conclusions
We hope seeing some of the aspects of these vehicles has given you an idea of the kinds of things to look out for when choosing a new auto. These features save lives and reduce personal injuries in accidents which happen every day on our roads. Make safety more of a priority when choosing your next vehicle.
Sources:
http://www.iihs.org/
http://www.nhtsa.gov/
This list by Jim Loxley, from the United Kingdom, and contributor to the
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