In December of 2006, General Motors (GM) announced that it was opening a new rollover crash testing facility in order to better provide for the safety of its passengers in roll over accidents. Although roll overs account for only 3% of all traffic accidents, they account for 25% of all traffic accident deaths. Pickup trucks may see the most benefit from this new program, as they are only slightly less likely than SUVs to rollover, but they typically do not include Electronic Stability Control, which can greatly reduce rollover risk.
While this new program is definitely a step in the right direction and hopefully other car manufacturers will follow suite, there is still a lot of progress to be made. Rollovers still present a very real risk on the road today. If you or someone you love has been injured in a rollover accident, you may be eligible to recover damages through a personal injury lawsuit against the car's manufacturer. You should not fight this legal battle alone, however. Cases against car manufacturers can be very difficult for those without legal experience. If you have been injured in a rollover accident, I would recommend contacting a personal injury attorney to help get the compensation you deserve.
Posted by:
Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman
| Posted on:
4/28/2010
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As a Texas attorney practicing for 20 years, I have litigated all manner of personal injury cases. I use this blog as a place to write opinion / editorial articles on a variety of topics that catch my interest and as a means of sharing news stories relevant to personal injury accidents. I think the overwhelming majority of people are unaware just how common these types of accidents are and I hope this blog raises awareness to rather serious public safety concerns. However, this blog is simply a means for me to share my opinions and I would recommend that anyone who is considering seeking legal counsel should contact their family attorney.
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