Car Accidents in the United States

There is a fatal car accident every 14 minutesproducts in all their imperfections. And then they
here in the US, or about 40,000 per year. Thatfail, and when they fail people can often get hurt,
means that by the time you drive 10 blocks, or 2and grinding accidents can occur.
miles there is another wreck. So if you went toManufacturers were told for years that there
the grocery store to do a bit of shopping, thereneeded to be a small piece of plastic or metal put
was probably at least one accident by the timeinto the shifters of vehicles with automatic
you got to the store.transmissions, and this has been the same way
Automobile manufacturers are required to putfor nearly 20 years, yet there are still some
certain safety systems into every vehicle. Theseaccidents caused by these
safety systems are designed from the frame up,automatic-transmission-equipped vehicles when
even into the shape a car, its metal-safetythey slip out of gear, and suddenly hit another
webbing and airbags. Plus you have the addedobject, whether another car or a building.
child restraint seat belts in newer models, andThere have been some newer cars with standard
more accurately-locking seatbelts to keep yourtransmissions, and based on the same principle as
torso, neck and head stationary as possible duringthe automatic transmission safety devices, a small
an accident.neutral safety switch is to be installed on these
But these safety systems fail at times, leavingvehicles to prevent them from being started in
you or a loved one injured. Of course there areneutral, or without the clutch being depressed,
other manufacturer failures that can injure you inwhich when they fail, causes them to start in
an accident as well. Tires fail, transmissionswhatever gear they may be in, and
lock-up, causing sudden, un-expected stops,un-expectedly drive into the un-intended position,
resulting in rear-end collisions. Engines overheatand as before they may often strike another
and catch on fire. And more.heavy solid object, causing injuries and property
Within every designed product, whether a radio, adamage.
car, a house, or a blender, there are specificationsIf you have been hurt in an accident there are a
set up by those whose job it is to protectnumber of potentialities in regard to the cause.
American safety. The engineers and inspectors ofYou may have rights, so make sure you secure
the relevant branches of the US government.and preserve them by contacting a dedicated
But sometimes these specification areattorney, who is experienced in auto accidents,
over-looked. Specifications about the strength ofand can help you find out all the liabilities in your
steel components in transmissions. Faulty partscase, and if qualified receive financial
missing inspection, and working their way intocompensation.