Catastrophic Injury Unit
Underride Crashes
When a smaller vehicle slides underneath a semi-trailer, the safety systems of the car are bypassed. These are often fatal, and often preventable.
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Why Underride Accidents Happen
Federal law requires "Mansfield Bars" (rear impact guards) on trailers, but many are old, rusted, or defectively designed. Side underride guards are not yet mandatory, leading to preventable tragedies.
We Investigate The Equipment
We hire metallurgical experts to examine the truck's guards. If the metal was weak or the welds were poor, the manufacturer or maintenance company may be liable in addition to the driver.