Rollover Cases
When an SUV, pickup truck, car or other vehicle experiences a flat tire or has to make an evasive maneuver, the vehicle should be able to pull over, not roll over. Manufacturers know that some rollovers will happen and should design their vehicles to protect the occupants in those circumstances. The cases below represent only a few of the rollover cases that Langdon & Emison have litigated.
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Brockman v. Toyota |
Toyota Pickup Rollover Confidential Settlement |
A Toyota pickup truck rolled over after a wheel dropped off of the roadway while driving through a construction zone where the contractor failed to make the edge of the road even with the highway. This case resulted in a confidential settlement. |
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Ford / Firestone Litigation |
Ford Explorer / Firestone Tire Rollover Currently Pending |
There were numerous cases involving Ford Explorer rollover accidents that occurred in Mexico. The Firestone tires detreaded, causing the loss of control of Ford Explorers. These accidents caused many deaths, paraplegia and serious injuries. These cases are currently pending in Tennessee. Click Here for a news article about Langdon & Emison’s selection as one of only a few firms to head the multi-district litigation of Ford/Firestone claims. |
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Patrick v. Ford |
Ford Explorer / Michelin Tire Rollover / Aged Tire Currently Pending |
A family of five was driving home to Las Vegas from attending a family funeral in Oklahoma. After suffering a flat tire overnight, the family continued their trip using the full-sized Michelin spare tire. After only a short time, the Michelin tire experienced a catastrophic failure and detread and the Ford Explorer rolled while still on the highway. Each member of the Patrick family suffered injuries in this accident and Carol Patrick was killed. This case is currently pending in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
