AUTO RELATED INJURIES

Auto Roof Crush

Information provided by an Orlando Rollover Lawyer at the William McBride Law Group, P.A.

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As the demand for Sport Utility Vehicles continues to rise, auto manufacturers have rushed to bring a variety of SUV's to the market. As the popularity of SUV's has grown, the danger of roof crush has become brutally apparent. Studies have shown that over 10,000 deaths could have been prevented through stronger roof design and manufacturing. It is important to have an experienced Orlando car accident attorney from the William McBride Law Group on your side in the event of a roof crush accident.

Rollover Accidents
During a rollover accident, the strength of the vehicle’s roof is imperative to the survival of the occupants. The roof absorbs the majority of the impact, so the vehicle should be designed and manufactured in such a way so that the impact can be absorbed and injuries prevented. The ability of a vehicle to prevent the injury of it’s occupants during an accident is called crashworthiness.

Roof Crush Injuries
When a roof crushes during an accident, the occupants are susceptible to serious and possibly fatal injuries. The most common forms of roof crush injuries include:
  • Head injuries
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Neck injury
The injuries possible during roof crush are some of the most serious injuries that can be sustained in a car accident. Of all vehicle accidents, only 3 percent are rollovers, but because of roof crush, rollovers account for one third of vehicle accident fatalities.

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At William McBride Law Group, each Orlando car accident lawyer believes that auto manufactures should design and manufacture vehicles with a reasonable amount of safety. We are committed to helping those who have been seriously or fatally injured in roof crush accidents. If you or a passenger in your SUV has been seriously or fatally injured in roof crush accident, contact an Orlando rollover lawyer at the William McBride Law Group for a free consultation.