Planning on getting in a car accident soon? Most people never think it will happen to them, but tragedies on the road are an everyday occurence. Many of these tragedies are the result of a person becoming trapped in a burning or flooded car. One product, however, hopes to change the lot of many accident victims. Known as the Life Hammer, it is designed as an escape tool for motorists stranded in their cars. Weighing just a few ounces and built of the high quality materials in Europe, the Life Hammer can break through car windows and seat belts quickly, a feat few tools by themselves are capable of.

Though I don’t own a Life Hammer myself, friends of mine who have bought one have yet to regret their purchases. One told me he felt much safer about crossing a certain bridge to work everyday, while another explained that while the Life Hammer set him back a few bucks, it’s a small price to pay if it saves his life or the life of a fellow motorist.

The Life Hammer can be had for $14.95 at Amazon. A few dollars from your wallet is easy to replace, but the life of a loved one isn’t.