In an announcement this month, the Department of Transportation revealed that it is setting tougher roof strength standards for passenger vehicles in the U.S. The new restrictions will require all cars, trucks, and SUVs under 6,000 pounds to have a roof strength that is able to withstand up to 3 times the vehicle’s weight. In addition, previously unregulated heavy vehicles (weighing 6,000 to 10,000 pounds) are now required to have a roof strength that can withstand 1.5 times the vehicle’s weight. These standards will begin to be implemented in September 2012, to be standard on all vehicles by 2017. The announcement was met with acclaim by vehicle safety advocates, who have been demanding stricter roof strength requirements for several years.
It is hoped that these tougher restrictions will help to lower the number of fatalities in rollover accidents. In 2007, rollover accidents were responsible for over 10,000 deaths and another 250,000 injuries in the U.S. Victims involved in rollover accidents often suffer serious or catastrophic injuries that may leave them permanently disabled and unable to return to work after the accident. Mr. Bodner is an Atlanta auto accident attorney with the skills and experience to help rollover accident victims receive full compensation for their injuries.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a rollover accident, contact an experienced Atlanta accident lawyer at (404) 262-3343 for a free consultation regarding your case. Mr. Bodner handles all types of auto accident cases in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Austelle, Chamblee, College Park, Conyers, Decatur, Doraville, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Point, Hapeville, Marietta, Milton, Norcross, Riverdale, Rockdale, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Stockbridge, and throughout Gwinett County, Dekalb County, Cobb County, Clayton County, and Fulton County. Mr. Bodner works on a contingency fee basis, which means that you owe nothing unless you receive monetary compensation for your injuries.
