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Crashworthiness - Roof Crush
Car Accident Lawyers Serving Manhattan and Greater New York City
The car accident lawyers at Proner and Proner in New York City know all too well about the devastating effects of defective autos that lack crashworthiness. Far too often, such a vehicle can cause a phenomenon called “roof crush” during a rollover incident, which can have deadly consequences. In the pursuit of justice for the victims in Manhattan rollover related car accidents, our attorneys have prosecuted numerous crashworthiness lawsuits.
But just how is crashworthiness defined?
Crashworthiness is a motor vehicle’s ability to protect car passengers after the impact of an accidental collision. Many car manufacturers are required by law to implement batteries of tests to ensure that a car meets required crashworthiness standards prior to being placed on the open market. Not following these regulations can greatly impact the safety of drivers and casual occupants.
The Sobering Statistics
Regulations
The Sobering Statistics
Approximately 250,000 rollover crashes occur each year in the U.S. alone and in 2003, little less than 4,500 people suffered injuries or were killed in SUV rollover. This is because top heavy SUVs are three times more likely to flip after and accident, even in congested city streets. During a rollover, a roof crush can cave in and kill the occupants of the vehicle. Experts even indicate that many ejection deaths occur in roof crush car accidents.
Regulations
The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 216, which was instated in 1973, exempts SUVs from certain testing due to its weight. This greatly compromised crashworthiness standards for these types of vehicles. Laws have been revised to make car manufacturers accountable when it comes to rollover related roof crush incidents and crashworthiness, but for those harmed due to lowered safety standards, this fact comes too little too late.
That is why individuals in Manhattan and throughout New York City who have suffered injuries or lost loved ones due to manufacturer’s defects can find legal remedy through car accident lawyers. Car accidents are devastating enough without having to deal with the emotional fallout that comes from knowing that you and your loved ones injuries were preventable.
This is why crashworthiness lawsuits are important—they send a clear message to car manufacturers that they will be held accountable when their defective automobiles cause injuries or kill people we care about.
The right car accident lawyers can make or break your case, so if you live in Manhattan or another part of New York City, call the law office of Proner and Proner for assistance.
Who can protect you after a roof crush, crashworthiness incident?
Product liability cases are hard to prosecute as one has to first prove that the maker of the item in question was negligent in or failed to observe governmental regulations. In regard to the lack of crashworthiness, culpability may be a little bit clearer, but this doesn’t mean the case is cut and dry.
Highly qualified car accident lawyers like the ones found at Proner and Proner will do everything in their power to prove your case and help you win big. With the help of investigators and reconstructionists who understand the nature of car accidents we'll solidify your case, making it unequivocally clear who is responsible for your injuries or loss.
In the result of a fatal crashworthiness related car wreck, our Manhattan law firm will employ all the tools of jurisprudence to ensure you obtain monetary damages. This can be especially critical if the individual in question was a sole wage earner.
Roof crush lawsuits shouldn’t be placed in the hands of novice car accident lawyers. Our Manhattan attorneys, serving all New York City, provide expert legal representation for victims of car accidents. Contact Proner and Proner today to schedule a consultation.
