Boston Vehicle Roof Crush Attorneys
Vehicle roof crush accidents cost thousands of people their lives each year in the United States with tens of thousands more injured and dealing with chronic pain.
If you have experienced injury or have lost a loved one in a fatal car accident in Boston involving vehicle roof crush, you may be entitled to receive compensation for the following:
- Medical costs
- Vehicle damage
- Lost wages
- Emotional, mental and non-economic factors that interrupt your quality of life
Vehicle roof crush accidents usually occur after an automobile has experienced a rollover accident. While any vehicle runs a risk of rolling over, some are more likely than others are. Currently, SUVs, or sports utility vehicles, are three times more likely to experience a rollover when compared with other vehicles on the road. Simply put, the taller the vehicle, the higher the risk. In 2003, an estimated 4,500 people involved in a SUV rollover accident died. A large percentage of the deceased experienced a vehicle roof crush related injury. Open windows at the time of a roof crush accident can make the situation even worse.
Vehicle Roof Crush Accidents Kill 10,000 People Per Year
The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 216 passed in 1973. Motor vehicle manufacturers have to follow standards to ensure a vehicle’s roof meets safety ratings. The issue with the law is that it applies to autos that weigh up to 6,000 pounds. Most SUVs are heavier and are exempt from the testing. Until the government works to adjust Standard 216 to apply to all passenger vehicles, you may need someone to assist you with the process of filing an injury claim should you need it. This is where the Kiley Law Group can help. Skilled and experienced personal injury lawyers are here to help you through the difficult questions and work on your behalf, something with which the insurance companies are not concerned.
Vehicle roof crush accidents often lead to injuries affecting the spinal cord and neck. Lost limbs and road abrasions are also common. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Do not assume that nothing can be done to help you after a Boston car accident. Contact the Kiley Law Group today to schedule a consultation and find out how we can help you.
