When it comes to buying another car, it is very important not just to check out the engine, but also to check all the different safety features.
One of the most important features to look for is how well your head would be protected in the event of a crash as head injuries can be the most devastating injuries to suffer.
Head injury protection is usually made of foam or some other material which will absorb energy. You should check that the interior of the vehicle, such as the sides and the roof have some sort of protection under the trim. Another useful feature is head air bags which either deploy in side impacts or rollovers, or both. Both of these come into their own if the heads of people inside hit the upper part of the car during an accident.
In addition, you should check the head restraints which are that part of the seat at the top and they are there to prevent whiplash or head injury during a rear impact. They are required by law in front seats but may not be present on older vehicles and although not required in rear seats they are a useful safety feature to protect rear seat passengers. Most can be adjusted manually but what are called dynamic head restraints are the best safety feature as they change automatically in a crash to provide maximum protection.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an accident and that accident occurred in the Puget Sound area or anywhere in Washington State, please talk to the Seattle accident attorneys of the Budigan Law Firm right away. Call us at (206) 284-5305 or contact us online today to schedule your free initial consultation.
