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Clay County, MO Auto Accident Lawyer: The Car Safety Features That Could Save Your Life

If you are looking for a new car, you may notice that there are a variety of new safety features. These features minimize the risk of a Missouri car crash and protect the driver and passengers if a car crash does occur. Not only do these features make your car safer, but they may also make it cheaper to insure.

Which safety features do you need? The Clay County, MO auto accident lawyers at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys suggest the following:

1. Air Bags - Air bags cushion the occupants of a vehicle during an impact. Air bags for the driver and front seat passenger are mandatory in all U.S. vehicles, but "side" or "side-torso bags" which protect front occupants from a side impact are also a good idea. Side curtain bags are air bags which inflate from the roof; these reduce the incidence of head injuries for all occupants in a vehicle.

2. Anti-Lock Brakes - Anti-lock brakes allow a driver to come to a complete stop in a shorter stopping distance reducing the risk of causing a rear-end accident. If the driver must suddenly brake, having anti-lock brakes will stop the wheels from locking up. This mean the driver is also less likely to lose control of the vehicle.

3. Electronic Stability Control - The electronic stability control senses when the car is going into a skid and works with the antilock brakes to help the driver regain control of the vehicle. Electronic stability control will be required on all new vehicles starting with the 2012 model year.

4. Automatic Seat Belts- Cars with the automatic seat belt feature forces will not start unless the driver's seat belt has been fastened.

5. Safety Belt Pretensioners- Safety belt pretensioners are sensors that cause a device to instantly reduce any slack in the front seat belts. This feature keeps vehicle occupants securely in place in the event of a Missouri car crash. Being strapped in tightly prevents injury and decreases the possibility of being thrown from a vehicle.

6. Lane Marker Warning Systems - Lane marker warning systems lets a driver know if he has inadvertently drifted out of his lane. These systems use a built-in camera that can detect when the wheels are crossing the lane divider. If the turn signal is not on at the time, the driver will be alerted by either an audible alarm or a vibration in the seat or steering wheel.

Sometimes safety features are not enough to prevent a serious accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Missouri car accident caused by a driver who behaved recklessly or negligently, you may be eligible for compensation for your medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering. To learn more, download a free copy of our book, 10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim, or contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616 and ask to schedule a free consultation with our Clay County, MO auto accident lawyers.

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