Roof Crush in Rollover Accidents

Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers for Roof Crush in Rollover Accidents

Rollover accidents, in which the vehicle flips upside down, are among the most dangerous types of accidents for many reasons. They are made even more dangerous by poorly-designed and manufactured vehicle roofs that are not able to withstand the force of the accident. The roofs can be crushed and cause severe injuries and even death to the driver and passengers inside. Common injuries that are caused by roof crushing are fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and paralysis and other severe spinal injuries, including quadriplegia and paraplegia.

If a roof crush has contributed to your injuries in an accident, Solomon and Relihan, Phoenix injury attorneys with over 30 years of experience helping accident victims in Maricopa County and throughout Arizona, can help you.

Accidents Involving by Roof Crush

Roof crush is one of the most dangerous types of vehicle defect. More than 26,000 people are injured in rollover accidents every year, and it is estimated that up to a quarter of these injuries is the result of roof crush. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roof crush causes 596 deaths and 807 serious injuries each year.

Rollover accidents are much more likely to happen in trucks and sport-utility vehicles (SUVs). Trucks and SUVs are both twice as likely to be involved in rollover accidents as cars. Federal regulations require a standard roof strength for vehicles under 6,000 pounds, but this requirement does not apply to heavier vehicles, including many trucks and SUVs. Therefore, many trucks and SUVs, even though they are more prone to rollover accidents, have roofs that are not built to withstand the pressure of a rollover accident.

A key factor in roof crush accidents is the integrity of the “safety cage” – the structural elements in the perimeter of the passenger compartment. The safety cage must remain intact to allow the other safety systems such as the seatbelt and air bags to work properly.

Why Solomon & Relihan?

Proving that injuries were caused by such product defects as inadequate roof supports is not easy. That is why Solomon and Relihan begins every case with a thorough investigation of the facts and law involved to determine all possible causes of your injuries.

Contact Solomon & Relihan, Arizona Auto Accident Lawyers

If you think that a roof crush may have caused or contributed to injuries in your car accident, it is best to talk with an attorney. For a free initial consultation with a lawyer about your car accident, contact our Phoenix law firm. For your convenience, home and hospital visits are available upon request.