A vehicle’s safety features can reduce accident risk and protect you and your passengers in the event of a crash.
Safety is often a top priority when purchasing a new vehicle. Whether you are purchasing a new car for yourself or for your teen, safety features can reduce accident risk and protect you and your passengers in the event of a crash. We have gathered a list of the top five safest and the most dangerous vehicles on the roads today. The list is based on information gathered from the Highway Loss Data Institute and Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.
Chris Hoffman is an excellent attorney. He is the best above the rest. What makes him different? He communicates promptly - I don't have to leave message after message for him to reach out to me. When I telephone his office, if he doesn't answer the telephone, his assistant does. Chris Hoffman is very attentive and focused. He means business, and he hit the ground running on the cases. I'm so blessed to have him for my attorney.
"Of all the lawyers I have met, this one is a true professional. This attorney goes against the biggest law firms and wins!"
Response from the owner:The compliment is much appreciated. Like every profession, it all starts with training our lawyers to be the best at every aspect of car accident cases. But the foundation of a great case is a great client. Thanks!
I'd say this lawyer is in the top three of the best you'll ever see. Add this attorney to the interview list if you ever get in an automobile accident. This Law Firm is on another level.
Response from the owner:Much appreciated. Techniques that an attorney or any professional uses are paramount for success. This is part of our lawyers training and preparation. It leads to success. Thank you!
People say this is the best car accident lawyer in St.Louis. Yep! Seeing this attorney in action is incredible.
Response from the owner:Great compliment. We work hard to be the best. Our lawyers also work very hard to help other lawyers in our profession. Not matter what, a cases is only as good as the client is. Thanks!
Response from the owner:Thanks! Referrals and recommendations from prior car accident clients is our #1 source of cases. People who grew to trust us send family and friends.
The Hoffman law firm is truly professional. After hiring them I was truly relieved and knew I was in good hands. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Being in good hands is important. Many lawyers take cases with little experience and little resources. Our firm specialized decades ago. We are focused exclusively on accident cases.
The lawyers on tv just dont compare for auto accident injury cases. Mr.Hoffmann is as good as they get.
Response from the owner:Thank you. The TV attorneys are just settlement mills. People are hiring a paralegal, not a lawyer. Our law firm is different. You are represented by an attorney and we do not have settlement quotas.
I would describe this lawyer as highly educated, sharp, and top of his game. Explains the car accident process and treatment options well. The lawyer said if they don’t pay you, we will have the jury take it from the insurance company. Great lawyer. Dynamic person.
Interviewed all the TV car accident lawyers and decided to call this law firm that had great reviews. So happy I did. What a difference!
Response from the owner:TV car accident lawyers are just mass production. This is not a good fit for litigated cases. Paralegals instead of lawyers. Monthly quotas for settlements. Car accident victims end up in a cattle call with the lawyers on TV.
Love my car accident lawyer. This law firm is a step above.
Response from the owner:Our lawyers train and track the best approaches on cases. Whether litigation in cases or the practicalities of certain treatment, the growth of our lawyers over time is paramount. Always staying ahead of and setting practice trends. Thank you.
Serious family member have a car accident injury? Look no further. This litigator is for real. Always two steps ahead of the other lawyer.
Response from the owner:This is a sad reality for car accident lawyers. The #1 passenger in an auto accident is a relative. Helping a family make it through this and putting the family back together is one of the most rewarding things I do as an automobile accident attorney.
This lawyer handles really big accident cases in St Louis. He is a lawyer, accountant and has his masters in tax so he gets the injury cases for individuals that can never go back to work or individuals own a business and cannot run it due to injury. He specializes in valuations of massive loss. Thank goodness a firm like this exists.
Response from the owner:Thank you. When accident are severe and you lose the ability to work or to continue a business, having an accounting and tax background is key. Valuing large losses are second nature for us.
Asked a trauma surgeon who operates on car accident victims who are the best injury lawyers that have taken his deposition. He said “by far” it was Mr Hoffmann. Interviewed several attorneys and this was a correct assessment. In a league of his own!
Response from the owner:Our attorney have deposed nearly all the trauma surgeons at every Level 1 Trauma Center in Saint Louis. These doctors save lives after a car accident. Whether controlling bleeding or reestablishing blood flow or bone structures, they are life savers.
Few lawyers in St. Louis can handle the biggest injury cases! This is one of them!
Response from the owner:Our law firm has made great efforts in terms of training to handle life changing injury cases. Whether in depth knowledge of the medical, loss of income and earning capacity, or lifetime medical care plans, our clients feel confident and know their case is in good hands. Thank you for the compliment.
Cannot say enough about this lawyer. Call if in an accident. This attorney handles the biggest car accidents in St Louis.
Response from the owner:Thanks Ash! Our biggest source of cases is our clients. Our second biggest referral source is defense lawyers telling their relatives to call us. Few lawyers can handle the largest cases. Our law firm welcomes and has trained for this. We don’t do mass production settlement like the lawyers on TV. Our clients can never go back to work. Their cases need massive focus and effort and often long fought litigation.
So glad I called attorney Hoffmann. This time I got it right! So glad I hired the Hoffmann Law Firm - professional, reliable and available.
Response from the owner:Thanks Taylor. Our lawyers answer the phone day, night, weekends and even during lunch. Being professional means training to beat the best defense lawyers. Client rely on us to get results and we do.
Great lawyer. Cares about his clients, knows his stuff and goes the extra mile. I recommend this lawyer for car wreck injury claim. Every other lawyer on TV would not even help with my property claim. This attorney did.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words. Every case starts with a great client. You are correct the car accident lawyers on TV are mass production settlement mills. When injury clients fire them, we get their files and the cases are not worked up at all. Appreciate your confidence in us!
The Most Dangerous Vehicles
Each vehicle is given a crashworthiness rating – poor, marginal, acceptable, or good. An unsafe vehicle gets poor ratings based on the damage it can inflict on passengers in the event of an accident. Remember, a higher price does not necessarily mean the car would be safer than others. Cars with the worst safety ratings include:
Mazda D: The Mazda D is a small hatchback and is among the worst offenders for its marginal side impact protection and poor front overlap. The car provides adequate head and seating restraints. However, there are no added safety features.
Hyundai Accent: A small vehicle with a small front overlap. The car does not provide necessary protection from crash injuries.
Kia Rio: The latest 2016 model is a step up from the 2011, which received poor side ratings. It was one of the deadliest vehicles on the roads. The Kia Rio together with Hyundai Accent and Nissan Versa were involved in millions of deadly car accidents.
Mazda CX-9: The 2015 model is a midsize SUV and has a small overlap front with marginal roof strength, seats, and head restraints. In addition, the child seat anchors received a marginal rating.
Nissan Versa: This car received poor ratings for small front overlap; however, the 2015 model fares better than the previous year’s models.
The Safest Vehicles on the Road
Some of the new vehicles fare well when it comes to safety tests. The following vehicles received good ratings:
Honda Civic: This vehicle enjoys the reputation of being an affordable and safe vehicle.
Subaru Outback: A midsized car that offers the comfort and safety of a large SUV.
Toyota RAV4: The 2015 and 2016 models of the Toyota RAV4 is one of the best rated vehicles on the road.
Nissan Murano: It is a midsized SUV, which is safe and comfortable for family travel.
Acura MDX: The Acura MDX shares the spotlight with luxury vehicles such as Volvo, Audi, and Lexus.
If you are looking to buy a new car, then choose newer models with higher safety ratings. Check out both safety ratings and consumer reviews. Look for a combination of features you want and safety additions that can keep you safe on the road.
St. Louis Automobile Wreck Law Firms
If you have been injured in an accident caused by another person’s negligence, consult The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. at (314) 361-4242 for a free consultation.
