Rollover accidents and electronic stability control (ESC)
Beginning in 2012, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) will be mandatory in all passenger vehicles, including pickup trucks. ESC development boomed in the late 90s when SUVs were becoming more and more popular. SUVs are at a significant risk for rollovers, which account for approximately one third of all traffic accident deaths. Due to this risk, all SUVs today come with standard ESC. Pickup trucks, however, despite rolling over almost as often as SUVs, rarely come equipped with ESC. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, mandatory ESC could save as many as 7,000 lives per year.
But many vehicles today are still at a significant risk for rollover accidents. If you or someone you love has been injured in a rollover accident, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit. A rollover could indicate a poor vehicle design, in which case the manufacturers could be liable. But you should speak with a personal injury attorney to discuss your options.
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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