Corpus Christi SUV Rollover Accidents
Roof Crush Injuries and Death
Although Corpus Christi’s highways are less congested than the streets of Houston
or Dallas, fatal accidents still occur. In 2004 there were 31 fatalities due to
motor vehicle accidents. According to KRISTV.com the first fatality of the New Year
for Corpus Christi occurred on Jan 2 due to a motor vehicle rollover accident. Police
suspect the driver was speeding in foggy conditions when he lost control of his
vehicle and it rolled over. Speed and road conditions can play a role in motor vehicle
rollover accidents but so can SUV design flaws. If you or someone you love has been
involved in an SUV rollover accident, contact the lawyers at Carabin & Shaw today.
Vehicle rollover accidents are becoming increasingly more common as one in four
new vehicles sold today is an SUV. SUV’s are more likely to roll in an accident
than a car since their center of gravity is higher. If your vehicle has been in
an accident involving a rollover you need the skilled help of a Corpus Christi car
accident injury lawyer. The lawyers at Carabin & Shaw, PC can advise you of your
rights in these types of rollover accidents and help protect your rights.
When a vehicle rollover occurs it is often due to faulty vehicle design. You need
the help of a skilled Corpus Christi car accident injury lawyer to protect your
rights in these often highly technical cases. The lawyers at Carabin & Shaw, PC
are knowledgeable in SUV rollover cases and can help you prove that the defective
design of the vehicle could have been avoided by the manufacturer.
A large number of SUV rollover cases involve roof crush or seatbelt failure. In
the event that the manufacturer was not at fault for the rollover, fault may still
lie in the crashworthiness of the vehicle. A skilled Corpus Christi car accident
injury lawyer can help you determine if your case falls under this “crashworthiness
doctrine”. In essence this means that if the product enhances an injury beyond what
the injuries would have been in a similar type of accident the manufacturer is responsible
for these injuries. Roof crush is an example of this type of enhanced injury claim.
When the roof of a vehicle is not strong enough to hold the weight of the vehicle
during a rollover the effects can be devastating. The roof is pushed into the passenger
area of the vehicle causing head and neck injuries and even death. It is important
to seek the counsel of a skilled Corpus Christi car accident injury lawyer in roof
crush cases. The lawyers at Carabin & Shaw are aware of the issues surrounding roof
crush accidents and can get you the settlement you deserve.
Seat belt failure often occurs during an SUV rollover. Defective design unintentionally
allows the seat belt to unlatch, fail to hold, or allow too much slack, among other
reasons, during a rollover causing catastrophic injuries. A Corpus Christi car accident
injury lawyer can help you determine if you have a valid claim against a SUV manufacturer.
Contact the law offices of Carabin & Shaw PC today to discuss your case and determine
your rights. We work on a contingent fee basis, which means there is never a fee
unless we resolve your case. Use the form on the right to send us an emai.