Worst Cars in Accidents
Cars that have been labeled with the worst possible ratings have scored very low in tests used to determine the overall safety design of a vehicle. Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., Orlando auto accident attorney has represented injured clients for more than 24 years and recovered many multi-million dollar awards.
Safety Rating Factors
Factors that when combined, determine the safety rating of a motor vehicle include the following criteria:
- Overall safety
- Crash protection
- Emergency handling
- Braking system performance
- Accident avoidance
- Acceleration
- Visibility
- Driving position
- Seat comfort
Other major factors in safety ratings include any recalls established for specific vehicles. Recall safety issues such as gas tanks susceptible to explosion, faulty stock tires and high profile causing susceptibility to roll-overs all factor into the overall safety ratings, or worst safety ratings of vehicles currently on the American market.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a branch of the United States Department of Transportation, establishes safety laws relating to motor vehicles. It is in your best interests to trust these government ratings when it comes to determining whether or not to buy a vehicle.