Americans see, hear, and interact with cars on a daily basis. Millions of people lease or own a car, using these vehicles as their main method for transportation. But few know the history behind how the personal vehicle came to be. The Springfield, PA personal injury attorneys at Schuster Law have provided this article on the history of the car and the first car accident.
The History Of The Car
Most people have heard the name Mercedes Benz, but don’t realize that the Benz portion of the name comes from Karl Benz who is credited for building the first version of the modern car. Benz patented and built the first “Motorwagen” in Mannheim, Germany in 1886. Between 1888 and 1893, he was able to build and sell around 25 of the model. The Motorwagen only had three wheels and a few years later, Benz released a second model with four.
Around the same time, the Duryea brothers developed the first American gasoline-powered car, naming it the Duryea Motorwagon. The Studebaker Automobile Company, which was previously famous for building stagecoaches, also introduced its first automobile in 1897.
Manufacturers quickly realized that mass production would allow them to sell cars at a faster pace and after it became clear that crashes would become commonplace, it would also allow mechanics to repair damaged vehicles faster.
When Was The First Car Crash?
James William Lambert was the driver involved in the first documented car accident which took place in Ohio City, Ohio. Lambert and his passenger were in his single-cylinder engine car when one of the tires hit a large tree root. This caused the vehicle to become unstable and Lambert lost control. The car it a hitching post. While no major injuries occurred, the car was damaged.
This was just the first of the millions of accidents that happen in the United States. Although cars are now built to meet certain safety standards, the sheer power and speed that can now be reached make crashes even more dangerous. Even if no one is injured in an accident, it’s common for the car to need significant bodywork. As any car owner knows, it can be difficult to find a good mechanic when one is needed.
Questions You Should Ask A Potential Mechanic
To ensure that you are working with someone who can make the appropriate repairs, be sure to ask questions. Questions may include:
- What type of parts are you using? Will they be aftermarket or produced by the car manufacturer?
- Are you certified to work on the make and model of my car?
- How long will it take to make repairs?
- Do you offer a warranty on your work?
- Can you provide me with a written estimate?
Be sure to ask any questions that you may have – don’t be afraid to ask, it’s a mechanics job to answer them!
Auto Body Shops In And Near Springfield, PA
Here are a few of the well-rated auto body shops in and near Springfield, PA:
Karl’s Auto Body & Repairs
1260 E Woodland Ave,
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-4407
Body By Mc Callion
1260 Woodland Ave # 4B,
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-2638
Collex Collision Experts
105 N Morton Ave,
Morton, PA 19070
(610) 328-9620
Porreca Auto Body
6 Kedron Ave,
Morton, PA 19070
(610) 543-4227
The Springfield personal injury lawyers at Schuster Law hope that you have found this article on the history of cars and information on local auto body shops helpful. Be sure to learn more about services offered in Springfield by reading our post on chiropractors in the area!
