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The 15 Safest Cars For 2021

Posted in Car Accidents on June 30, 2021

Thousands of people are injured each year in motor vehicle crashes in New York. Additionally, around 1,000 people have died each year in traffic accidents statewide since 2010. However, New York saw a slight decline in the number of traffic deaths in 2018 and 2019.

Individuals purchasing new vehicles are often concerned with the vehicle’s safety rating. Buying a safe car can reduce the risk of severe injuries or deaths from crashes and collisions.

Each year, several organizations publish their list of the safest cars.

Below is the list of the 15 safest cars for 2021, according to US News:

  1. 2020 Toyota Camry
  2. 2020 Honda Insight
  3. 2020 Kia Optima
  4. 2020 Subaru Impreza
  5. 2020 Honda Accord
  6. 2020 Mazda3
  7. 2020 Hyundai Veloster
  8. 2020 Mazda6
  9. 2020 Nissan Maxima
  10. 2020 Toyota Corolla
  11. 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
  12. 2020 Subaru Legacy
  13. 2020 Volkswagen Passat
  14. 2019 Kia Cadenza
  15. 2020 Honda Civic

You may also want to look at the list of safest cars for 2021 published by Motor Trend or Car & Driver.

How Do Cars Perform in Crash Simulations?

The above list is based on criteria chosen by US News. The same applies to lists prepared by other organizations or groups. If you want to choose a car based on its crashworthiness, you may want to research a car’s rating based on actual crash tests.

The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) tests cars to determine how the vehicles perform during various types of crashes. The NHTSA then awards the vehicles a rating based on five stars.

A five-star rating is the top safety rating a vehicle can receive from the NHTSA. The agency provides information about past ratings and the most recent models tested on its website.

The NHTSA conducts several tests to determine crashworthiness. Some tests determine the injuries likely to be sustained in a head-on or front-impact crash with another vehicle or a fixed object. Other tests determine how the vehicle will perform and the injuries that might be likely in a rollover accident or side-impact crash (T-bone or sideswipe accident).

In many cases, the driver and passengers sustain injuries, including injuries to the brain, back, neck, chest, and abdomen. The severity of the injury and the type of injury varies depending on the parameters of the crash and the vehicle.

It is impossible to test each vehicle using all the variables that might exist in a real-world accident. Therefore, the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) analyzes fatality and crash statistics to compile its list of the safest cars.

Crash statistics do not give you the results of a controlled crash experiment. However, crash statistics can identify patterns. A pattern of specific damages or injuries involving one particular vehicle could indicate that flaws in the vehicle’s design or a defect in the manufacturing process increased the risk of severe injuries or death during a collision.

Purchasing Vehicles with Enhanced Safety Features

Various driver assistance technologies can reduce the risk of a traffic accident or prevent a collision. For example, backup cameras are thought to reduce the risk of a backup accident. These cameras became standard features on all motor vehicles beginning May 1, 2018.

Other driver-assist features are not standard. They can be added to many vehicle models to provide enhanced safety for vehicle passengers. Examples of driver assistance technology that purchasers may want to research before purchasing a new vehicle include:

  • Forward collision warning
  • Adaptive lighting
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Pedestrian automatic emergency braking
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Lane departure warning
  • Rear automatic braking

Driver assistance technology is becoming more affordable. However, when you consider that the technology might save your life and other lives, the additional cost may be a sound investment.

What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

If you are involved in a car accident in New York City, try not to panic. Call 911 for police and emergency medical services. If you can do so without placing yourself or other people in danger, make a video of the accident scene and take some pictures.

Before eyewitnesses leave the scene, ask them for their names and contact information. If the other driver makes any statements, try to remember those statements until you can tell the police officer and write down the statement for your records.

Seek medical care immediately. You could have sustained a much more serious injury than you initially realize. Prompt medical care improves your chance of recovery, but it also helps your personal injury case.

As soon as you can, contact a car accident lawyer to discuss your case. The insurance claims adjuster might contact you before you can talk with a lawyer. Be careful what you say and never agree to sign documents or make a formal statement until after you have a chance to talk with a lawyer.

After a car accident, talking to a lawyer ensures that you have the information you need to protect your right to fair compensation for your injuries and damages.

Contact Our Car Accident Law Firm in New York, NY

If you need legal assistance, contact the New York City car accident lawyers at Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers at your nearest location to schedule a free consultation.

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