Vehicle Manufacturer Responsibility for a Rollover Crash

Incredibly dangerous, rollover accidents can lead to severe injuries and extensive losses. Rollover crashes can be prompted by a variety of factors, including driver behavior, road conditions, and vehicle design flaws. Because of this, it’s crucial for rollover victims to explore every avenue of compensation, and one possible path to monetary relief is a product liability claim.

Whether the injurious incident was in Clearwater, Hudson, or Tampa, it’s essential for you to access the financial support you need to pay for accident-related expenses, such as costs connected to rehabilitation appointments, fracture treatments, or other health issues.

Product Liability Claims After Clearwater Rollover Accidents

When a FL rollover accident happens, the question of product liability arises if there is a reason to suspect that a defect in the vehicle’s design or manufacturing contributed to the accident. There are also situations where the possibility of product liability could arise due to a vehicle issue exacerbating injuries sustained. Certain conditions must be met to establish product liability.

• Defective product. The harmed party moving to secure recovery must be able to demonstrate that the vehicle or one of its components was defective or unreasonably dangerous.
• There needs to be a clear link between the defect that is part of the claim, the rollover accident, and the resulting injuries.
• Intended use. The vehicle must have been used in a way consistent with its intended purpose, so if there were modifications made to the vehicle and those alterations contributed to the accident, the claim will likely be challenged.
• Reasonable time frame. In order for it to be clear that the defect was not a result of misuse or lack of maintenance, the accident that prompted the claim should have occurred within a reasonable time after the vehicle’s purchase.

Types of defect that can lead to claims include tire blowouts that cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle and malfunctions in airbags, seatbelts, or other safety features that contribute to the severity of injuries when a rollover accident takes place.

Building a Strong Case

When product liability is suspected, talk to a Florida personal injury lawyer about your ability to  seek compensation from vehicle manufacturers. Skilled legal professionals have the experience you need, and you can lean on their expertise because they know how to build a strong case, gather evidence, and negotiate with the vehicle manufacturer or their insurance company.

Taking action is a way to protect your rights and shield others from possible harm. The public puts their faith in products, and there are legal protections when personal safety is jeopardized.

Is it possible that a defect within the vehicle you were driving is to blame for a recent rollover accident? Your safety is a top priority, and holding manufacturers accountable is a way to ensure you will access a full and fair compensation package for your recovery process and to protect others from future harm. To connect with over 100 years of combined legal experience, talk to the attorneys at Roman & Roman. Schedule a consultation today.

Although the law firm of Roman & Roman has offices in Clearwater, Hudson and Tampa, we handle cases and claims throughout  Florida. We also meet personally with our clients if at all possible, rather than impersonally over the phone or on the Internet.