Understanding the Deadly Effects of Roof Crush in a Rollover Accident
Rollover crashes are by far one of the most serious – and often fatal - accidents that can occur on the road. Every year, more than 10,000 people die in rollover crashes. Even though only four percent of all crashes are rollovers, they still account for one-third of all automobile fatalities.
In Chicago, personal injury attorneys see these tragic cases all too often. The sad truth is that rollover crashes don’t always have to be deadly. Crash forces in a rollover accident are spread out over several seconds, and therefore have less severity than other types of crashes (like a front-end or side impact collision). Illinois personal injury lawyers argue that the deadly effects of a rollover accident are most often due to poor vehicle design … simply engineering over physics.
Were better vehicle standards enforced by the government, auto-makers would have no choice but to improve their vehicles to better protect passengers – which is already being done some industries. If you’ve ever seen a high-speed rollover accident in a NASCAR race, you would know that the vehicle’s roof sustains the crash forces much better than your average family sedan or SUV - which is why the driver typically walks away. This is because the makers of stock cars take great care in designing vehicles that will protect their highly-valuable occupants in the case of a crash.
In the next post, we’ll learn more about the engineering principles that apply to automobiles – simple facts the auto industry works hard to prevent you from knowing about. Consumers must be educated about the safety of the vehicles they are purchasing.
If you have questions about Auto Products Liability and you live in Illinois, personal injury lawyers can help you uncover the truth.
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