Eagle Man Injured After Rollover Accident Near the Intersection of 148th Street and O Street East of Lincoln, Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. — A 45-year-old man from Eagle was critically injured in a rollover crash east of Lincoln on Tuesday evening.

Authorities stated that the crash occurred near the intersection of 148th Street and O Street. A Dodge Ram was traveling north on South 148th Street when it left the roadway and went into the west ditch, overturning several times.

The driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, had to be extricated from the truck and was flown to Bryan West Hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition.

Officials said speed does not appear to be a factor.

Vehicles need to be checked for defects in rollover crashes

There is a misbelief that the driver alone is to blame for injuries sustained in rollover crashes, especially when only one vehicle is involved. However, it is not this simple. While drivers should be cautious to prevent rollovers, manufacturers also play an essential role in keeping occupants safe in their vehicles during such accidents.

Manufacturers have a responsibility to design safe vehicles. Manufacturers are well aware of the dangers of rollover accidents and have a responsibility to ensure that the vehicles they produce can protect their occupants in the event of a rollover crash. When they do not do this, they are responsible for the injuries suffered in a rollover crash.

Many pickup truck models have a history of failing to withstand rollovers. These vehicles have failed to protect occupants from further injury and have increased the risks of injury during a rollover. Common problems (or defects) in these vehicles include seatbelts that fail to restrain occupants, airbags that do not deploy, and roofs that collapse, potentially crushing occupants inside. When these basic safety features fail, people get seriously hurt or die.

While we do not have enough details regarding this incident and the Dodge Ram, we are concerned with the amount of roof damage that occurred here. A thorough investigation examining all the facts can help determine whether the vehicle in question may have been defective. But this requires skilled lawyers and trained professionals with extensive experience in dealing with manufacturers and defective vehicles.

The injured individual and his family deserve answers.

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The Ammons Law Firm represents clients nationwide in rollover accidents involving SUVs and trucks that result in serious injury or death.

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