IIHS Announced the Safest Cars for 2019

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Baltimore Car Accident Lawyers share IIHS announcement of the safest cars for 2019. When it comes to buying a new car, everyone has different preferences in terms of style, size, color, and price. However, one thing that virtually all consumers look for in a car is that it is safe. Thanks to some of the recent advances in safety technology – including automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning – today’s cars are safer than ever.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), certain models have superior safety ratings. That has landed them on the IIHS Top Safety Picks for 2019.

According to a Consumer Reports survey, 86 percent of consumers responded that it is important to them that the vehicle can keep them safe in the event of a car accident. Sixty-five percent of consumers placed a high importance on certain crash avoidance features, such as automatic emergency braking.

The IIHS president told Consumer Reports that consumers should be able to buy a vehicle that comes equipped with effective, dependable safety equipment that meets a range of budgets. Further, shoppers now have a wide variety of models to consider that provide exceptional safety technology.

How to Get a Top Safety Picks Plus Rating

In order to achieve such a high safety rating, vehicles must earn a Good rating in each of the following categories:

  • Small overlap front crash test
  • Moderate overlap front crash test
  • Side crash test
  • Roof strength test
  • Head restraint crash test
  • Headlight test

In addition, they must receive an Advanced or Superior rating for front crash prevention.

Prior to this year, vehicles were only required to earn an Acceptable rating for the passenger-side small overlap front crash test; whereas they must now earn a Good rating. Each year, the criteria is more selective, in order to push car manufacturers to stay current with the latest safety advances.

Subaru Wins Top Ratings

Subaru had more models on the list than any other brand, including the Ascent, Crosstrek, Impreza sedan and wagon, Legacy, Outback, and WRX. Other brands that were prominently featured included Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz. The Chrysler Pacifica was the only domestic vehicle that made the list for 2019.

The categories on the list included everything from electric and hybrid vehicles to midsized SUVs, wagons, and ultra-luxury cars. Some of the models that made the list included the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid, the Hyundai Elantra, the Toyota Camry, the Subaru Outback, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the Toyota Avalon, and the Kia Sorento.

A complete listing of 30 vehicles that made the 2019 list of safest cars, as well as ratings for cars not on the lists, can be found of the IIHS website.

Baltimore Car Accident Lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton Protect the Rights of Car Accident Victims

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a car accident, do not hesitate to contact the Baltimore car accident lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton. Not all vehicles provide the exceptional safety technology that the cars on the IIHS list offer to consumers. Our skilled and experienced legal team will thoroughly investigate the details of your accident and determine who is responsible for your injuries. We will work tirelessly to obtain the maximum financial compensation you deserve. To schedule a free, confidential consultation, call us today at 800-547-4LAW (4529) or contact us online.

Our offices are located in Baltimore, Columbia, Glen Burnie, and Towson, allowing us to represent car accident victims in Maryland, including those in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Maryland’s Western Counties, Prince George’s County, Queen Anne’s County, Southern Maryland, and the Eastern Shore, as well as the communities of Catonsville, Essex, Halethorpe, Middle River, Rosedale, Gwynn Oak, Brooklandville, Dundalk, Pikesville, Nottingham, Windsor Mill, Lutherville, Timonium, Sparrows Point, Ridgewood, and Elkridge.