Safecar.gov

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration runs the site- safecar.gov. As the name implies the site is dedicated to bringing consumers the latest information on the safety of your vehicle. From car seat safety to reporting on auto and auto part recalls safecar.gov updates their site often to ensure that you have the latest information on car safety.

The following list represents some important parts of the website. Please feel free to use our suggestions as a basic guide to the site.

• Child Passenger Safety- If you need to find the nearest child seat inspection station, learn more about the right seat for your child or find out how to correctly use the LATCH system this page is for you.
• Defects and Recalls- The NHTSA and safecar.gov work together to bring you current information recalls and defects that affect your car. You can file a complaint about your child seat, car part or vehicle here. In addition you can search their recall data base or find a complete listing of recalled child restraints and motor vehicle defects.
• Tire Safety- Underinflated, overinflated and overloaded. These are just a few of the many ways that a tire can cause a serious rollover accident. Use the information on this page to learn more about caring for your tires.
• Preventing Rollovers- Rollover accidents are more deadly than any other type of traffic accident. You may be able to prevent a rollover by choosing the right vehicle, knowing proper maneuvering and by keeping your tires properly inflated.
• Air Bag Safety- According to the NHTSA frontal air bags saved 25,782 lives between 1987 and 2008. Now more and more vehicles are coming equip with airbags that protect the occupants in side-impact and rollover accidents. Use this link to learn more about how to properly use your airbags.
• Resources- Some excellent guides and brochures are available here. Examples include Crash Test Reports, the Green Vehicle Guide and Buying a Safer Car.

If you or your child have been injured by a bad product or dangerous defect you do have the right to file for compensation. Receiving proper compensation can depend on you having the best, most experienced attorney at your side. At Van Dorn & Curtiss we are passionate about helping the injured receive maximum compensation for their injuries. Please contact your New Hampshire (NH) and Vermont accident attorney today for your free consultation.