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Protecting the Rights of Injury Victims in Florida
Certain vehicles, including some SUVs and pickups, have earned poor safety records, because they are prone to tipping and rolling in accidents. When this happens, the roof of the vehicle can collapse under its own weight, severely injuring or killing the passengers.
People injured in roof crush accidents may need long-term medical care and may be unable to return to work. These accident victims and their families will need financial compensation to cover the medical costs and monthly bills. At the Law Offices of Charles R. Scully, we seek full and fair compensation for accident victims. For a free consultation with a St. Petersburg roof crush defects lawyer, please call 866-611-4205 or contact us online.
Were You Injured in a Rollover Accident?
Any type of car or truck can be involved in a rollover accident, but pickup trucks and SUVs are at greater risk. The structure of these vehicles makes it easy for them to tip over in an accident. Unfortunately, many pickup and SUV models exceed the 6,000-pound gross weight rating of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard regulation, meaning that they are exempt from the roof crush standard.
A roof crush can injure passengers by collapsing on top of them and failing to protect them from contact with the ground. In addition, roof crush defects may cause the passengers to be ejected from the vehicle, because the collapse of the roof can lead to seatbelt, door and windshield failures.
Reasons that roofs collapse in accidents can include:
- Structural flaws
- Poor design
- Defective welding
- Windshield weaknesses
Injuries in these accidents are usually catastrophic or fatal and may include spinal cord injuries, fractures and loss of limbs, traumatic brain injuries.
Contact a Clearwater Roof Crush Injury Attorney
Please call our office at 866-611-4205 to schedule a free consultation.
