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Missouri Car Crash Fires, Part 1: Avoiding Preventing Automotive Fires

Every year about 260,000 car fires occur. Most of these are caused by poor maintenance, faulty car parts, or wiring problems, but about one-quarter of car fires are due to automobile accidents.

Preventative car maintenance is the best way to prevent car fires. Our Kansas City car accident attorneys have put together some car maintenance tips that can help.

1. Use a funnel when adding oil. Splashed oil on a hot exhaust manifold can cause a fire.

2. If someone else, such as a gas station attendant adds your oil, double check that the cap is on securely.

3. Get any oil leaks repaired right away.

4. When you go to your regular car maintenance appointment, ask the mechanic to check your fuel system. Many car fires are caused by fuel system problems.

5. Get your fuses checked. If a fuse blows more than once or you have multiple blown fuses, this may indicate either a faulty component or a wiring problem. Both issues are fire risks.

6. Watch for signs of overheating. To learn more, read our article, "Preventing Missouri Highway Accidents: Learn How To Keep Your Car From Overheating This Summer".

If you have been injured in a car fire caused by an accident, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. To learn more about filing a Missouri accident claim, download a cop of our free guide, 10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim, or contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys and ask to speak to a Kansas City car accident attorney. The initial consultation is always free.

If you have been injured in a car fire caused by a faulty car component, you may also be able to file a product liability claim against the maker of your vehicle. Our Kansas City car accident attorneys can tell you if you have a case.
You can learn more about car fires in our articles: "Missouri Car Crash Fires Part 2: What Should You Do If Your Car Is On Fire?", "Missouri Car Crash Fires, Part 3: Treatment of Burn Injuries", and "Missouri Car Crash Fires Part 4: Types of Burn Injuries."

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