St. Petersburg Accident Blog

Protect Yourself in a Car Accident By Choosing a Safe Car

If you are in the market to buy a new car, think safety.  While it is nearly impossible to completely eliminate the risk of being involved in a St. Petersburg car accident, a safe car can provide extra protection.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, many of the vehicles today have advanced safety features, including electronic stability control.  These crash avoidance features can help lower the risk of a single car accident significantly.  Also, the size and weight of the vehicle can make the difference when it comes to injuries.  The risk of death is higher in smaller, lighter weight vehicles.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducts tests that measure the crashworthiness of vehicles.  These tests rate how a vehicle performs in a front, side and rear collision.  Most of the popular vehicles have been tested and you can go to the Institute’s website for information on how a car rates.

If you have been injured in a Florida car accident caused by the other driver, you should contact a St. Petersburg car accident lawyer at the Law Offices of William K. Saron at (727) 345-4566 or (866) 836-4947 for legal advice.  You may be able to recover compensation for your injuries.