Rental cars are a popular choice for drivers when it comes to vacations and/or short trips for business or pleasure. Perhaps your employer makes the arrangements for the vehicle you'll be using or you surf the net in search of the best deal - the one that costs the least and in today's market of high oil prices - gets you the most bang for your gasoline buck.
However, there is one more factor to be considered - but rarely (if ever) is - and that is vehicle safety.
According to a recent media expose the same people who spend hours poring over the safety stats and features of a vehicle they are considering for purchase rarely give a thought to the same information when they go to rent a car. A review of the fleets of cars made available to consumers by the top car rental companies uncovers some surprising findings.
First, overall - every newly manufactured vehicle is safer today than ever before. Each year car and truck engineers continue to meet the demand for helping to ensure that drivers and passengers can walk away from collisions with fewer injuries than ever before.
However, that is not to say that every car leased from a rental company rates 'top of the line' in safety. It is up to the consumer to check on the statistics and safety features of the vehicle they rent - and furthermore to inspect the rental.
It is not unheard of that car rental companies or car dealers will send cars out with consumers that have not been properly maintained and - as a result - may cause an injury or fatal car accident.
Greg Baumgartner is a Houston automobile accident attorney and the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to helping personal injury victims seek civil justice. If you would like to speak with a Houston injury lawyer call the Baumgartner firm.
Categories: Auto safety, Car accidents, Injury claims Posted by Baumgartner Law FirmView the Original article
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