Roof Crush Defect Lawyers Helping Victims Nationwide and Across Texas including Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio
“Roof Crush” most commonly occurs when a vehicle rolls over in an accident. The vehicle’s roof collapses into the passenger compartment and can result in severe head, neck, and spinal cord injuries or even death. Occupants can also be ejected through spaces created from the displacement of the roof. To prevent these types of occurrences, the roof must be sufficiently “crashworthy”, which is a term used to determine a vehicle’s ability to withstand a certain level of impact in a collision.
Vehicle manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure their vehicles meet roof crush standards and are safe for drivers. Therefore, the manufacturer could be held responsible if the roof crush was due to a design or construction defect. Any type of vehicle can be involved in a rollover crash; however, pickups and SUVs are more susceptible due to having a higher center of gravity.
Vehicle manufacturers are notorious for aggressively marketing pickup trucks as durable, versatile, and safe. However, each year thousands of rollover crashes occur in the United States because of roof crush defects, many involving pickup trucks.
SUVs have also taken over America’s highways. Although these vehicles are often marketed as safer, more versatile, and tougher than regular passenger cars, SUVs have a heightened risk of rolling over. In fact, reports reveal that as many as 220,000 SUV rollovers occur every year in the U.S.
The roof crush attorneys at Leger Ketchum & Cohoon, PLLC have expert knowledge in SUV and pickup rollover cases, having handled many across Texas and throughout the nation. If you were involved in a rollover accident and your vehicle’s roof collapsed, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Leger Ketchum & Cohoon, PLLC today to speak to an experienced accident attorney who can evaluate your case.
Common Injuries Caused by Roof Crush Defects
Rollover accidents involving roof crush often result in severe brain, neck, and back injuries. Victims often suffer catastrophic and life-threatening injuries, such as:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Skull fractures
- Broken or sprained neck
- Dislocated shoulders
- Spinal cord injuries
- Herniated discs
- Paralysis
The impact of these injuries can be detrimental to a victim’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being, often leaving them with life-long disabilities or requiring long-term care. The attorneys at Leger Ketchum & Cohoon, PLLC understand the difficulties you face. Our roof crush defect lawyers are committed to fighting for maximum compensation.
Holding Negligent Vehicle Manufacturers Accountable
If you have been seriously injured in a roof crush accident, the vehicle manufacturer could be held responsible under strict liability. Strict liability holds a party responsible for damages their actions or products cause regardless of any “fault” on their part.
If a loved one was killed in a roof crush accident, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit against the responsible party. The statute of limitations for a wrongful death case is two years from the date of the deceased’s death. An experienced roof crush defect attorney can investigate your case to determine if the vehicle’s roof was indeed defective and if you are eligible for compensation.
Contact Our Roof Crush Defect Attorneys Serving Across Texas and Nationwide
When a vehicle defect results in an accident that causes devastating injuries or the loss of a loved one, the attorneys at Leger Ketchum & Cohoon, PLLC are ready to help you seek justice and compensation. We can be contacted by phone at 832.764.7200, email at info@lkclawfirm.com, or by our online contact form.