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In most cases, the cab compartment in heavy trucks / tractors is made of flimsy fiberglass. In rollover accidents, this material is simply inadequate to protect the occupants in the cab compartment. Although manufacturers have knowledge concerning the lack of strength of their roof structures, most manufacturers in the United States do very little to improve this dangerous design defect. In general terms, heavy trucks are difficult to maneuver and control. Consequently, some drivers lose control of their heavy truck / tractor when steering around corners or attempting to make quick evasive maneuvers to avoid another vehicle or an animal that might have darted out on to the road. When these massive vehicles go out of control, a rollover is likely to occur. Depending on the speeds involved, the rollover of the heavy truck / tractor might be relatively minor. Tragically, although the impact forces involved in the rollover might be minor, the damage resulting to occupants can be serious. Contact Our Experienced Lawyers For Help After Texas Truck Accidents.When forces are applied to the roof structure in heavy trucks / tractors, the normal outcome is a cracking or fracture of the pillars supporting the roof. Because these roofs lack any notable roof reinforcements, the failing pillars result in the entire roof structure collapsing in and around the occupant compartment. As a result, the occupants are pinned inside the cab of the heavy truck / tractor, and they typically suffer head and neck injuries from the collapsed roof structure. Since roof structures can be greatly improved – and since the knowledge of these improvements has been known for decades to manufacturers of heavy trucks / tractors – it is tragic that occupants continue to be harmed and killed by failures of these roof structures. Let Our Attorneys Prosecute Your Tractor Trailer Accident:If you or a family member have been involved in an accident in which the cab compartment of a heavy truck / tractor has failed and has collapsed as a result of a rollover event, then you should contact Matthews & Fullmer Law Firm attorneys immediately. It is extremely important to take early action investigating the accident scene as well as the heavy truck / tractor that was involved in the accident. Matthews & Fullmer Law Firm has a wealth of experience in rollover and roof crush cases. Please contact us today at 1.800.899.3352 or by completing the confidential "Review Your Case" Form so that we can schedule a free consultation with you and your family. |
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