Two-Vehicle Collision on Herodian Drive Causes Rollover Injury
A two-vehicle crash in Rancho Cordova on March 25 injured at least one person when their vehicle experienced a rollover. A spokesperson for Sac Metro Fire reported that the accident occurred at the Herodian Drive intersection with Sunrise Boulevard. The time the accident happened was not released. The injured party was transported to a hospital with undescribed injuries. The accident is being investigated by authorities to determine its cause.
Rollover Accidents and Their Causes
Accidents involving a vehicle that rolls can be among the most dangerous. The airbags initially deploy but deflate soon afterward and offer no extra protection. Moreover, seat belts can withstand 1,000 pounds of force, but a defect may make one detach, causing an occupant to be tossed about inside.
The Likelihood of a Vehicle Rolling Over in an Accident
The most likely vehicles to roll over are light trucks, vans, and SUVs. This kind of accident can, however, occur with any vehicle if certain conditions are met. When passengers are riding in vans, light trucks or SUVs, they are more likely to suffer a partial ejection than those in other kinds of vehicles that have experienced this type of accident, even while wearing their seat belts.
Ejection and its Dangers in a Vehicle That Rolls
When a vehicle rolls over, there is an increased risk of the occupant being ejected, especially if the seat belt isn’t worn or breaks. A driver’s age and vehicle speed can be a factor in an ejection accident, which commonly causes injury/death among young drivers. Even if the driver and occupants of a vehicle survive being ejected, they may suffer severe brain damage and multiple fractures. Most people who are ejected from a vehicle during an accident die as a result.
Rollover Accidents Pose Additional Dangers
Roof crush can occur in rollover accidents. When a vehicle rolls over during an accident, the roof and supports of the car or truck may buckle, causing the top to collapse on the occupants inside. Despite the fact that the roof of a vehicle must be able to support up to 3.5 times its weight in the event of a rollover, not all auto manufacturers comply with this requirement. If the roof caves in, it reduces the space inside the vehicle and, instead of providing additional protection, can cause serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury and spinal cord damage.
Preserving the Vehicle
When a car or truck has rolled over, a roof crush can cause severe injuries or fatalities to the occupants. Therefore, it is vital to retain the vehicle. By doing so, engineers can carefully go over the vehicle to find out if a defective part or roof crush might have contributed to the injuries in the accident. By filing an auto product liability claim, an injured party or family member can seek compensation from the manufacturer for defects or roof crush.
Car Accident Lawyer in Rancho Cordova
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