Stability and Rollover Defects

Vehicle rollovers happen in only a small fraction of accidents, yet they are responsible for nearly one-third of accident-related fatalities. Two types of design flaws usually contribute to the devastating injuries brought on when a car rolls. The first is faulty design, usually in the suspension; the second is a poorly designed roof that crushes on impact, causing serious harm in nearly every instance of a rollover.

The decision of some automakers to weigh profit margins more heavily than human safety appears to be responsible for many of these devastating accidents. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is an existing technology that minimizes loss of control and could prevent most rollovers, yet it is still not installed in many vehicles. Moreover, carmakers regularly cut costs on materials in the roof to save money, making them more likely to crush the occupants in a rollover.

While tire failure can cause accidents, it should not cause a rollover. If, on a sharp turn, the tire deforms and the rim hits the pavement, causing a rollover, it is a defect in the overall design of the automobile and not the manufacturing of a particular tire.

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The trial attorneys at Langdon & Emison are familiar with virtually every type of rollover accident, including those stemming from side-impact, sharp turn, head-on, or rear-end accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved in a rollover accident, contact the lawyers at Langdon & Emison today for a free consultation to discuss your case.