Orangeburg Rollover Accident Lawyer

Did the Roof Crush in a Rollover Accident?

Cars, vans, trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are manufactured to protect the occupants. The vehicle's ability to withstand the impact of an accident is known as crashworthiness. However, when the integrity of the frame is inadequate, serious injuries and fatalities can result. When a client suffers a catastrophic injury or a client's loved one dies in a rollover accident, the attorneys of Lanier & Burroughs help accident victims and their families find answers.

If you or a loved one has been in an accident where the roof caved in, contact the attorneys at our Orangeburg, South Carolina, law firm. We are here to provide the experienced guidance you need and the personalized attention you deserve.

At Lanier & Burroughs , we work with leading car safety experts to analyze the components and design of the roof and other vehicle parts. We have extensive knowledge of product liability law and what is needed to recover damages for an accident caused by a defective vehicle or auto part. The factors which can lead to SUV roof crushes and other roof crushes in a rollover accident include:

· Defective roof structure: Too many SUVs and other large vehicles have been designed with an inadequate roof structure. When the vehicle is involved in a rollover accident, the roof structure is weak and caves in upon impact. The intruding roof may crush into the occupant's head or neck, causing a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or death.

· Weakening of safety devices: Additional problems arise from accidents where the roof crushes in. Poor placement of roof pillars which connect the safety belt can cause the seatbelt to become useless when the roof is crushed. The crushed roof causes too much slack in the seatbelt which enables the occupant to slam into the roof or be ejected from the vehicle.

When Safety Devices Cannot Protect Accident Victims

When someone learns of an accident, often the first question is: was a seatbelt worn? However, when the roof crushes into the vehicle (and thus the occupant) or the crushed roof causes the seatbelt to loosen, the seatbelt cannot protect the occupant, nor can any of the other safety features.

When a roof crushes in an accident and serious injuries or fatalities occur, trust in the attorneys of Lanier & Burroughs to take on the legal aspects of the investigation and lawsuit - while you focus on your recovery and your family.

Contact Lanier & Burroughs for exceptional personal injury or wrongful death representation in South Carolina.

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