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California Car Accident Roof Crush Injury Attorneys
Vehicle Roof Crush Product Liability Claim Lawyers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that approximately 10,000 people die each year in rollover crashes. Of those 10,000 people, 476 die as a result of roof crush. While that number may not seem very high, statistically-speaking, it is a substantial number to those who have lost a loved one because their vehicle roof wasn’t strong enough. In 2005, the NHTSA proposed that the roof strength of all passenger and multi-passenger cars, buses and trucks weighing 6,000 pounds or less, be increased from 1.5 times the vehicle’s weight to 2.5 times the vehicle’s weight. However, the proposal has not been approved yet. As a consequence, vehicles with weak roofs are still being used by motorists, posing the risk of severe injury or death due to the lack of roof strength.Â
High Standards
The experienced Northern California roof crush accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger have been fighting big automotive corporations for years, acquiring successful case results for injured clients. Negligence on the part of the auto maker is no excuse for someone who has been hurt in a roof crush accident. Estey Bomberger has a vast network of legal resources and utilizes each one to build a strong case against the party responsible for the crash. Our lawyers at Estey Bomberger hold ourselves to a high standard when it comes to representing our clients.
Roof crush accidents are less common than other types of accidents; however, they are just as dangerous. Roof crush occurs when a vehicle rolls over and the pressure of the impact pushes the roof inward, causing further head and neck injuries. Survivors of roof crush accidents usually sustain significant emotional and physical distress, some of which requires extensive medical treatment. Injuries may include:
- Severe head and brain injury
- Neck injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Crushed or broken bones
- Eye injuries
- Paraplegia or quadriplegia.
Medical treatment for serious ailments like the ones mentioned above can cost victims and their families thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. Negligent auto manufacturers who overlook the safety standards and regulations that result in catastrophic injury will be held accountable in a court of law. A knowledgeable Northern California roof crush attorney will be able to determine the extent of damage and the amount of compensation that a roof crush accident victim is entitled to. Compensation may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses, past and future
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of income
- Property damage
- Funeral expenses for accidents that result in death
Turning Your Life Around
The time after a roof crush accident can be overwhelming and uncertain. It is during this time that acquiring an experienced California roof crush accident attorney is crucial. Estey Bomberger has the knowledge and resources to help those whose lives have been turned upside down by a roof crush accident. A representative of the auto maker’s insurance company may try to take advantage of this difficult time by offering to settle for a substantially smaller amount than what the victim is entitled to. Before you make any vital decisions regarding your injury accident, contact the lawyers at Estey Bomberger today for a free consultation. We will help you turn your life around.