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Roof Crush
A roof crush is a dangerous occurrence that happens when a vehicle loses contact with the road and rolls over onto the roof. When it comes to SUV rollovers, this experience can prove especially harrowing. Because these vehicles have a massive weight and a high center of gravity, rollovers in SUVs can be fatal.
One of the reasons that safety standards aren’t up to par in these vehicles is because they were enacted over three decades ago before the heavy vans and SUVs of today had become popular. Because of the design of SUVs which relies on a narrow wheelbase and a high center of gravity, these vehicles are far more likely to cause a rollover during aggressive driving or a side collision. Also due to this design, while rollovers make up only 3% of all highway accidents, they account for 30% of all accident fatalities.
Potential tragedy awaits motorists every day as automobile manufacturers rely on outdated standards, leading to 800 injured victims and nearly 600 deaths each year. These serious injuries can happen regardless of whether airbags deploy or seatbelts are used. Unfortunately, until car makers take responsibility and update standards to protect consumer safety, there will be more senseless deaths on American roads.
If you have been injured in a rollover crush accident or have lost a loved one to such a catastrophe, you deserve answers and you may be entitled to compensation for your profound physical and emotional pain. Don’t take any chances with your health and your security. You owe it to yourself to contact a compassionate and understanding crashworthiness lawyer today.
