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Defective Door Latches

When a vehicle rolls over, a driver and his or her passengers may be tossed around the cabin of the vehicle. Door latches are supposed to be designed to help ensure that drivers and their passengers do not suffer injuries by coming into contact with the road in the event of a rollover.

Unfortunately, some vehicles’ door latches may give out during a serious accident or rollover, putting vehicle occupants in danger. If you or someone you love suffered an injury in a rollover accident, contact the SUV rollover lawyers of The Willis Law Firm today at 800-883-9858.

Effects of Defective Latches

When a door latch fails, the force of an accident may allow that door to open. This is dangerous for several reasons. The most notable reason is that when doors open during a rollover, it leaves vehicle occupants exposed, adding another avenue for injury and increasing the chances that an occupant will be ejected from the vehicle.

Injuries that may result from opened doors during a rollover are:

  • Broken bones and crushed joints
  • Lacerations and road rash
  • Head, brain, and spinal injuries

In some severe cases, individuals can pass away from these injuries. When door latches fail to keep doors closed during rollover accidents, vehicle manufacturers are often to blame.

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Vehicle manufacturers should be held accountable when they fail to design safety features that work. If you or your loved ones suffered severe injuries in a rollover accident because of door latch failure, contact the SUV rollover attorneys of The Willis Law Firm at 800-883-9858 today.

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