California Car and SUV Rollover Accidents
Rollovers are extremely dangerous and may result from either multiple vehicle collisions or single vehicle accidents. Driver negligence plays an important role in a significant number of these accidents but not all of them.
In many cases, in fact, rollover accidents can be traced to design and manufacturing defects. And in these cases, victims may be able to pursue monetary compensation not just from the at-fault driver (if there was one), but from vehicle manufacturers and designers as well.
At the Murrieta-Temecula area law firm of Kodam & Associates, P.C., experienced lawyers are here and ready to help you pursue any and all of the car accident-related legal claims that are available to you. Remember, however, that it is in your best interest to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after a car accident to ensure that you understand the options and to prevent vital evidence from becoming lost or degraded.
The Role Played by Design Defects
Defective products can either be the direct cause of a rollover accident or an aggravating factor that increases the likelihood of more serious injuries. Examples of each include:
- Design flaws that make vehicles too top heavy and prone to roll over
- Window glazing defects that can cause passengers to be ejected during an accident or the roof of the vehicle to collapse
- Defective door latches that cause passengers to be ejected during the rollover accident
- Insufficient roof strength that can result in crushing injuries to the vehicle's occupants
- Seat belts that fail to tighten and hold
- Air bags that fail to deploy on impact
- Tire blowout or tread separation (capable of causing an accident all by itself)
Temecula Car Accident Lawyers/Murrieta Car Accident Attorneys
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The first step to putting your life back on track after a rollover accident is to take care of your immediate medical needs. Next, contact our law offices in the Murrieta-Temecula area of southwest Riverside County, California to discuss the car accident with an experienced lawyer.
There is no charge for this consultation, and there are no legal fees to pay unless we obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf.
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