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What Is “Safer Alternative Design” For a Car?
If you spend any time reading about automotive defects (like airbag defects, crashworthiness, etc.), then you've probably heard the phrase safer alternative design. What actually is safer alternative design and what is its legal significance? We'll answer both of those questions in this article. What Does Safer Alternative Design Even Mean? Safer alternative design basically...
Read MoreIn an Auto Defect Case, How Do You Rule Out Driver Error?
Many accidents are caused by or made worse because of a defective or poorly designed automobile. Whether we're talking about a tire defect, an airbag failure, a seatback failure, or a vehicle that is incapable of surviving a rollover, auto defects happen every day across America. And when victims sue the automaker, you can guarantee...
Read MoreCan I Sue a Mechanic if they Caused My Accident?
When you take your vehicle to an auto shop or a mechanic, you expect them to make the vehicle run better, not worse. However, what if they perform the needed repairs and/or maintenance incorrectly, causing you to get into a serious accident? Can you sue a mechanic for putting you in that situation? Answer: If...
Read MoreAre Most Rollover Crashes Caused by Defective Cars?
Unquestionably, many rollover crashes are caused by defective and poorly designed automobiles. But are most rollovers caused by defects? Answer: No, most rollover accidents are not caused by defects, but many are. Most rollovers are genuinely attributable to driver error. Someone behind the wheel was going too fast or asked the car to make a...
Read MoreWho Can I Sue a for my Rollover Crash?
Not every rollover crash will result in a lawsuit. Some are caused purely by driver error and no one is to blame but the driver. However, many rollover accidents are caused by auto defects, and those usually result in legal action. If your rollover accident was caused by a dangerously designed automobile, then you can...
Read MoreHow Do I Determine What Caused My Rollover Crash?
As we mentioned in a previous article, many people who are involved in a rollover crash will file a lawsuit against the party responsible for the rollover. But how does one figure out who caused their rollover accident? There are three ways to make this determination: Option 3 is the only one that really makes...
Read MoreWhat Happens if My Rollover Accident Case Goes to Trial?
The Pros and Cons to Taking a Rollover Accident Injury Case in Front of a Jury A common misconception is that every case will go to trial. The popularity of legal dramas has led many people to assume that the glamour portrayed in dramatic television shows is what happens with every lawsuit that is filed,...
Read MoreHow Long Does it Take to Settle a Rollover Car Accident Case?
How Long Does it Take to Settle a Rollover Car Accident Case? The question of how long a rollover accident case in Texas will take is not easily answered. The resolution of this question usually depends upon the specific facts of the case and no two cases are alike. Still, if you've been injured or...
Read MoreShould I File a Rollover Accident Case in State Court or Federal Court?
Should I File My Lawsuit in State Court or Federal Court? If you have been injured in a rollover car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. You can file a claim against the defendant, but in Texas, there are two different courts which you may be able to file your claim:...
Read MoreHow Can a Damages Expert Help My Rollover Accident Case?
The Testimony of a Damages Expert can Help Demonstrate the Value of Your Accident Case Expert witness testimony is very important in both establishing liability and calculating damages when dealing with a lawsuit stemming from a vehicular rollover accident. Damages can be slightly confusing because certain damages can be recovered in certain types of claims...
Read MoreWhat Do Victims Need to Know About Lawyers Who Specialize in Rollover Defense?
Because Rollover Accidents Can Cause Very Serious Injuries, You Will be Facing a Litany of Defense Arguments When you are involved in a rollover accident, the injuries you suffer can be incredibly severe both internally and externally. These injuries can keep you out of work for weeks, months, even years, depending on the specific circumstances...
Read MoreWhat Is the Statute of Limitations for Rollover Accidents in Texas?
What is the Statute of Limitations in a Texas Rollover Accident? While you have the right to pursue compensation after suffering an injury or losing a family member in a rollover accident, the right to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim comes with a time limit - a statute of limitations. At Grossman...
Read MoreWhat Role Do Liability Experts Play in Rollover Accident Cases?
The Benefits of Expert Testimony in a Rollover Car Accident Case If you are the victim of a vehicular rollover accident, Texas and wish to file a lawsuit and recover for your injuries, you will undoubtedly require expert testimony in support of your case. Expert witness testimony in these types of cases is absolutely crucial....
Read MoreShould I Wait for a Police Reports after My Rollover Accident?
Why Waiting for a Police Report before Taking Action in a Rollover Case is a Terrible Idea Generally speaking, whenever you get into a car accident, the police will be on the scene shortly and will fill out an incident report that identifies the vehicles and parties involved in the wreck. That being said, if...
Read MoreHow Do Reconstruction Animations Persuade Juries in Rollover Accident Cases?
The Importance of Animated Accident Reconstruction Following a Vehicle Rollover Case When a rollover accident occurs, it's often caused by a complex mechanical failure. However, most people don't have even a beginner's understanding of the various factors that can cause a rollover accident. If you've been injured or a beloved member of your family has...
Read MoreDoes My Rollover Car Accident Case Need an Accident Reconstruction?
The Importance of Accident Reconstruction in a Vehicle Rollover Crash So long as someone else's negligence caused a rollover accident in Texas, you can seek compensation with a personal injury or wrongful death claim after being injured or losing a loved one. The success of your case isn't a matter of what happened in the...
Read MoreHow Can Rollover Car Accident Recreations Help My Case?
Using a Test Vehicle to Recreate a Rollover Accident In order to successfully sue the negligent party after you've been injured or a loved one has died in a rollover accident, you must be able to adequately demonstrate how the accident actually happened and who was to blame for it. In some cases, particularly when...
Read MoreHow Does a Rollover Accident Investigation Work?
Proper Investigation is Paramount to a Successful Rollover Car Accident Case The strength of an injury lawsuit is based on two factors: The extent of the injuries and damages, and the quality of evidence that proves who is responsible. If you want to receive the most compensation that you can, you're going to need to...
Read MoreWhat Must be Proven in a Rollover Accident Case?
Important Elements You Must Prove in Order to Win Your Texas Rollover Accident Injury Lawsuit Rollover accidents can be very harmful to anyone riding in a car that flips, and the cost of the injuries inflicted tends to rise with the severity of the wreck. If someone else has caused your car to rollover, you're...
Read MoreHow Protected is the Roof of a Car in a Rollover Accident?
How Protected is the Roof of a Car in a Rollover Accident? In a rollover accident, one of the worst things that can happen is for the vehicle's roof to collapse. When this occurs, what would have otherwise been a non-injurious wreck could suddenly lead to disability or death. To prevent such an occurrence, the...
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