Many of today’s sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and crossovers now include a third row of seats. Once common only in passenger vans, consumer demands have prompted automakers to start packing third row seats into SUVs. Unfortunately, these manufacturers aren’t making the other improvements necessary to accommodate these extra seats, and the results can be deadly. Seatback collapse is a potentially ...
Rollover accidents are among the most violent and costly types of car accidents on the road. Only three percent of car crashes involve a rollover, but rollovers are responsible for roughly a third of auto accident fatalities. SUVs are particularly prone to this type of crash, and it’s often due to oversight on the part of the manufacturer. Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are often more prone to ...
The commercial trucking industry would like you to believe that trucking accidents are rare and you and your family are safe sharing the highways and local streets with these large commercial vehicles. However, trucking accidents are responsible for 5,000 deaths and an average of 168,000 accidents each year. Although the trucking industry is highly regulated, when trucking companies fail to ...
National Safety Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of the risks we face out on the roadways and the precautions we can all take to keep our travels safer. Defective tires are responsible for many severe injuries and fatalities each year. Faulty tires can cause accidents because of: Separating tread Collapsing sidewalls Failing tire beads Exploding tires Often these tire failures can be ...
When you've been injured in an accident, you need a lawyer on your side to get the justice you deserve. But not just any lawyer will do. Watch James L. Gilbert explain his background with cars and how it can benefit you in your car accident case. At The Gilbert Law Group®, our attorneys are dedicated to seeking justice for the victims of car accidents. If you or your loved one has been seriously ...