Why the Deadly Ford Explorer Rollover should not have Happened
Continued from Part 1. With proper engineering, suspension, steering, design, and safety features, most SUV rollovers are preventable. The lawsuit filed by Houston wrongful death lawyers Tony Denena and Chad Points alleged that Ford had failed in all these respects to manufacture a safe vehicle and the unsafe nature of the Ford Explorer SUV lead to the mother’s needless and untimely death.
The Houston wrongful death lawyers Chad Points and Tony Denena had contended with Ford Motor Company on other occasions regarding the unsafe design of some of its vehicles. Their long-term experience and knowledge enabled them to apply the tactics to counter Ford’s hired guns on the defense that claimed the Ford Explorer was safe and rollovers were the driver’s fault.
Chad and Tony presented evidence to show that ESC systems were both economically and technologically feasible at the time the family’s Explorer was made. And that the technology should have been used as it could have prevented the rollover and the wrongful death of the mother of the family.
In addition, Chad and Tony were able to show that the Ford Explorer was not crashworthy. The SUV’s structure and seatbelt design did not prevent or reduce the severity of injuries as they should have. The Ford Explorer was not only especially prone to dangerous rollovers by its very design; it also lacked the safety features to protect vehicle occupants from the consequences of the rollover. Ford knew about the Explorer’s rollover propensity and lack of crashworthiness for years, but did little to prevent the injuries and fatalities that resulted from these conditions.
A Winning Legal Strategy and Extensive Case Preparation helps a Bereaved Family win Justice from Ford Motor Company
Chad Points and Tony Denena’s strong case preparation and legal arguments convinced the defendants to settle the case before trial during mediation. The parties wanted the amount kept confidential, as is often the case where large manufacturers are concerned. The manufacturers may prefer that the existence of large settlements not be disclosed, as this might encourage other victims injured by their products to come forward and make claims.
The Denena Points, PC strategy for success included qualified expert witnesses in the areas of engineering and vehicle design, mechanical engineering accident reconstruction, and medical biomechanics and forensic analysis. Fatal rollover cases based on the existence of inherent design flaws and vehicle defects are complex, highly technical cases that require extensive preparation and complicated technical, medical, and engineering arguments.
You need Experienced Lawyers with the Resources and Knowledge to Win Your Case
When you have an injury or wrongful death claim based on such an accident scenario, you need experienced Houston wrongful death lawyers like Tony Denena and Chad Points who have the financial resources, legal skill, and ability to bring together the winning elements you need and to prosecute a case to its finish against a determined, well financed large manufacturer who will fight your claim tooth and nail.
Learn more about your SUV and Ford Explorer rollover risks by reading this article from the Houston wrongful death lawyers at Denena Points, PC.