Midland, Texas Man Killed in Truck Rollover
Midland, Texas Man Killed in Truck Rollover by Texas Truck Rollover Attorney Justin A. Hill
Rollover accidents continue to occur even though vehicles are becoming, slowly, less prone to rolling over and safer even if rolled. An article by the Detroit Automotive Technology Examiner contained an in depth discussion regarding rollovers, roof crush, weight to strength ratios and the consequences of weak and/or strong roofs. It appears that part of this article is in response to the allegations that Toyota withheld or destroyed crucial documents in rollover lawsuits. For example the author states:
Auto crashes are a fact of modern life. Car-to-car crashes are especially affected by weight and size differentials between vehicles, and produce a complex set of interactive factors. In the case of a rollover, the situation is different; it’s simply a matter of the rolling vehicle and the ground; meaning the weight of the rolling vehicle and its structural integrity are involved. That’s why, in my opinion, it’s easier to prove roof defects by design and testing; that’s if the test results are ever made public. With that in mind, it’s crucial for all auto manufacturers to provide test results whenever ordered by a court of law. Any attempt to withhold, destroy or modify test documents is illegal and immoral. The temptation to cover up a flawed roof design may play well as a legal tactic to protect corporate assets, but never justifiable. A company’s reputation and integrity are equally valuable.
As the article states, auto accidents are a fact of modern life and therefore vehicles should be designed to protect occupants in these foreseeable accidents. A recent Rollover Accident around Midland, Texas has claimed the life of a young Midland man. According to NewsWest9.com:
A Midland man was killed in a rollover accident earlier this week. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the accident happened Monday morning on Highway 181 in Andrews County. 39-year-old Oscar Gutierrez was killed when he lost control of his truck, hit a bar ditch and rolled. No one else was the involved in the accident.
If someone you know was injured or killed as the result of a rollover accident, encourage them to immediately contact a competent attorney for advice. It is extremely important to do this quickly to ensure that evidence is preserved, statements are taken, and the rights of all are protected.
