Death traps - 15 passenger vans should be recalled
Various newspapers today are reporting the tragic story of 2 people killed and 13 injured on their way to a family vacation in Mexico. The family was driving from Fort Worth and the accident happened just south of San Antonio near the town of Natalia.
According to reports, the right rear tire of the van blew out, causing the driver to lose control.
You can read stories about this tragic accident by clicking on the links below:
2 Dead, 13 Hurt in Van Crash Near San Antonio
Van crash involving Fort Worth-area family leaves 2 dead, 13 injured
15 Passenger Vans Should Be Recalled
Our lawyers have worked on 15 passenger van cases. We know that 15 passenger vans, without appropriate modifications, are very dangerous vehicles.
To order a copy of an article Mr. Beckcom wrote more than 4 years ago on the dangers of 15 passenger vans, please contact us toll free at 877.724.7800.
The sad thing is, these vans are often used to transport kids, church groups, athletic groups, and, like the situation recently, families going on vacation.
There are too many problems with 15-passenger vans to list them all here in one post. However, some of the problems include:
One wonders, after so many people have been killed and injured, what it will take for the van manufacturers to design their products to protect passengers in foreseeable crashes?
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2. Common misconceptions in Texas truck accident cases
3. Five things that could wreck your Texas car or truck accident case
4. The insurance company wants me to give a statement - what should I do?
5. How to beat the insurance companies at their own game - ask these 5 questions
6. Do I need a lawyer for my car or truck accident case?
7. What to do immediately if you are involved in a Texas car or truck accident
According to reports, the right rear tire of the van blew out, causing the driver to lose control.
You can read stories about this tragic accident by clicking on the links below:
2 Dead, 13 Hurt in Van Crash Near San Antonio
Van crash involving Fort Worth-area family leaves 2 dead, 13 injured
15 Passenger Vans Should Be Recalled
Our lawyers have worked on 15 passenger van cases. We know that 15 passenger vans, without appropriate modifications, are very dangerous vehicles.
To order a copy of an article Mr. Beckcom wrote more than 4 years ago on the dangers of 15 passenger vans, please contact us toll free at 877.724.7800.
The sad thing is, these vans are often used to transport kids, church groups, athletic groups, and, like the situation recently, families going on vacation.
There are too many problems with 15-passenger vans to list them all here in one post. However, some of the problems include:
- They are unstable, particularily when partially or fully loaded;
- The seatbelt systems often don't work right, and don't protect passengers adequately;
- The design puts extra weight on the rear tires, increasing the chance of a blow out
- They have problems with "understeer" and "oversteer," which makes them hard to control.
One wonders, after so many people have been killed and injured, what it will take for the van manufacturers to design their products to protect passengers in foreseeable crashes?
Want to read more about Texas accident and injury law?
Please take a moment to read the following articles:
1. How to select a Texas lawyer for your injury or accident case
2. Common misconceptions in Texas truck accident cases
3. Five things that could wreck your Texas car or truck accident case
4. The insurance company wants me to give a statement - what should I do?
5. How to beat the insurance companies at their own game - ask these 5 questions
6. Do I need a lawyer for my car or truck accident case?
7. What to do immediately if you are involved in a Texas car or truck accident
