One man was injured in an Orange County car accident after a driver lost control of a Ford Explorer SUV, which was towing a camping trailer. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the Explorer went out of control and overturned along with a trailer the morning of November 27, 2009 on the northbound 241 toll road at Los Alisos Boulevard in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. One person, a passenger in the SUV, was transported to an area hospital, but it is not clear how badly he was injured. The accident is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol.
It is indeed fortunate that no one sustained catastrophic injuries in this Ford Explorer rollover accident. I hope and pray that the injured victim recovers quickly and completely from his injuries. Please keep him in your prayers.
Orange County Car Accident Statistics
There were 62 injuries involving Rancho Santa Margarita car accidents. In Orange County as a whole, 178 fatalities and 14,185 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in 2007. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 10,000 traffic accident fatalities occur each year as a result of rollover accidents. In fact, rollover accidents account for 25 percent of all traffic accident fatalities in the United States.
Rollover Accidents Can be Deadly
Rollover accidents can be extremely dangerous because they have the potential to cause catastrophic injuries or deaths. Ford SUVs, especially the Explorer, Excursion and Expedition models, are notorious for their instability. They have been known to roll over even at normal speeds and roadway conditions. These vehicles are also known to have poor roof strength. That means that the roof can crumple on impact, crushing the vehicle's occupants and causing catastrophic injuries including brain and spinal cord injuries.
In any case where vehicle defects or auto product defects are suspected, it would be in the best interest of victims and their families to consult with an experienced Orange County auto product liability attorney, who has an excellent track record of handling SUV rollover accident cases. The best auto product defect law firms will always offer a free and comprehensive consultation to injured victims and their families.
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