Skip to content
logo
Main Menu
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Victories
    • Community Connection
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Car Accidents
    • Construction Accidents
    • Truck Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
  • Testimonials
  • Contact
logo
Main Menu
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Victories
    • Community Connection
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Car Accidents
    • Construction Accidents
    • Truck Accidents
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
  • Testimonials
  • Contact

402-645-0407

New Study Identifies Most and Least Safest Vehicles on the Road in Omaha

Main Menu
  • Car
    Accidents
    • Steps To Take After a Car Accident
    • Who Pays For Car Accidents In Nebraska?
    • Dealing With Auto Insurance Companies
    • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Accidents
    • How to Read Your Nebraska Car Accident Report
    • Fatal Car Accidents
    • What To Do If My Child Was Killed In A Car Accident
    • Speeding Accidents
    • Asleep at the Wheel Accidents
    • Intersection Accidents
    • Texting and Driving Accidents
    • Distracted Driving Accidents
    • Drunk Driving
    • Highway Accidents
    • Rollover Accidents
    • Head-On Collisions
    • T-Bone Accidents
    • Rear-End Accidents
    • Multi-Vehicle Accidents
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Bicycle Accident Lawyer Omaha, NE
Main Menu
  • Truck
    Accidents
    • Delivery Truck Accidents
    • Investigating Trucking Companies
    • Insurance Companies & Truck Accidents
    • How Can An Attorney Help Me After A Truck Accident?
    • Semi Truck Accidents
    • Truck Rollover Accidents
    • Jackknife Accidents
    • Underride Accidents
Main Menu
  • Motorcycle
    Accident
    • What To Do After A Motorcycle Accident
    • Insurance Companies & Motorcycle Accidents
    • Motorcycle Safety
    • Head Injuries and Motorcycle Accidents
Main Menu
  • Personal
    Injury
    • Slip And Fall Lawyer Omaha, NE
    • Dangerous Products
    • Work Injuries
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice
    • Wrong Diagnosis
    • Hospital Injuries
    • Surgical Errors
    • Birth Injuries
Main Menu
  • Wrongful
    Death
How Can We Help?
  •  

402-645-0407

traffic accident
Home - New Study Identifies Most and Least Safest Vehicles on the Road in Omaha

Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and National Highway Safety Administration publish statistics on the fatality rates of vehicles in America. These statistics offer insight into the safest and least safe vehicles on the roads.

After any auto accident, injury victims have legal rights which must be protected. Omaha residents trust the experienced car accident attorneys at the Ausman Law Firm to secure fair legal compensation. This typically requires proof of negligence, which involves establishing:

  • Duty
  • Breach of Duty
  • Causation
  • Damages

While it sounds simple enough, there are specific legal requirements that must be met to prove each element, and car accident lawsuits can quickly become more complex than they might initially seem. Some cases may solely involve the drivers, but there may also be potential government liability for unsafe roads, dram shop liability for negligent service of alcohol, vicarious liability for negligent employee drivers or product liability for poorly-designed vehicles and parts.

 

Consumer Choices Reduce the Risk of Being Injured in a Car Accident

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently released data on fatality rates among vehicles in the 2014 model year (and equivalent vehicles in the 2012-2015 model years). Historically, small cars have been found to be the most dangerous on the road. The 2014 model year data continued this trend: of the ten vehicles with the highest fatality rates, five were mini cars and three were small cars. The historical data has consistently found that small cars simply do not afford the protection that large vehicles do during a collision.

In addition to the Insurance Institute study, another study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that newer model year vehicles were safer than older vehicles. The study demonstrated that the risk of a driver being fatally injured in an accident increased as the age of the vehicle being driven increased, and also in vehicles of earlier model years.

The data is clear: Larger, newer vehicles offer the best chances of survival in a car accident. The safest strategy for car buyers would, therefore, be to buy a large sport utility vehicle with four-wheel drive, and replace this vehicle every model year. Unfortunately, that strategy is simply not realistic for most car buyers. A more realistic strategy which still promotes a driver's chances of survival would be to buy the most safety he or she can afford. Choosing the newer of two vehicles - and the larger of two vehicles - can reduce the risk of being injured in a car accident.

Driving Behavior Reduces the Risk of Causing a Car Accident

The best way to prevent injury is to reduce the risk of collision altogether. Driver behavior is the most important factor in avoiding collisions.

  • Drive defensively by maintaining constant awareness of your surroundings. Never assume that another driver will yield the right of way - even when it legally belongs to you.
  • Reduce speed when conditions such as slick roads or poor visibility make it more difficult to react to obstacles in the roadway.
  • Eliminate distractions within the vehicle. Entertainment systems, navigation systems, and the ever-present smartphone have created endless temptations for drivers to divert their attention from the road. Turn off unnecessary electronics and store them out of arm's reach. Children and pets, food and drink, and many other distractions are also common problems for drivers. Be aware of these distractions and be prepared to keep focus on the road in spite of them.
  • Enact and enforce clear rules for teen driver about vehicle safety. Inexperienced drivers are particularly vulnerable to situation which they are unprepared to react to.

Free Case
Consultation

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Loading

Related Links

Car Accidents

Truck Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Personal Injury

Wrongful Death

Free Case
Consultation

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Loading

Related Links

Car Accidents

Truck Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Personal Injury

Wrongful Death

Free Case Consultation

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Loading
top-100-trial-lawyers
superlawyers-badge
national-trial-lawyers
nata
million-dollar-advocates-forum
keenan-trial-institute-badge
j-ausman-avvo-10.0-rating
america-top-100-attorneys
expertise-best-medical-malpractice-lawyers-omaha
abota-badge-hp

Ausman Law Firm

9850 Nicholas St., Suite 305
Omaha, NE 68114
PHONE: (402) 645-0407
FAX: (402) 913-3471

 

Ausman Law Firm

9850 Nicholas St., Suite 305
Omaha, NE 68114
PHONE: (402) 645-0407
FAX: (402) 913-3471

 

Ausman Law Firm

9850 Nicholas St., Suite 305
Omaha, NE 68114
PHONE: (402) 645-0407
FAX: (402) 913-3471

 
footer-logo

Practice Areas

Main Menu
  • Car Accident Lawyer Omaha, NE
  • Truck Accident Lawyer Omaha, NE
  • Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Omaha, NE
  • Personal Injury Lawyer Omaha, NE
  • Dog Bite Lawyer Omaha, NE
  • Burn Injury Lawyer Omaha, NE
Main Menu
  • Construction Site Accident Lawyer Omaha, NE
  • Bicycle Accident Lawyer Omaha, NE
  • Slip And Fall Lawyer Omaha, NE
  • Insurance Companies & Truck Accidents
  • Wrongful Death Lawyer Omaha, NE

Site Navigation

Main Menu
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingency Fee
  • Our Victories
Main Menu
  • Testimonials
  • Office Location
  • Community Connection
  • Legal FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Site Map
Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Youtube Instagram

© 2025 Ausman Law Firm P.C., L.L.O. All rights reserved.