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They've become commonplace to motorists in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. They're meant to prevent vehicles from unintentionally straying into dangerous or off-limits areas, but guard rails (also referred to as guardrails or guide rails) may need a safety upgrade. Don't get us wrong - guard rails prevent countless serious accidents, and are a blessing to many who've been involved in a highway car accident. But for some, these highway safety devices have hurt more than help.
Many of us have seen the pictures (like the one shown below) - especially lawyers who are involved in car accident litigation every day like our attorneys. And many of us have wondered at one time or another if the current guard rail designs are effective for all types of accidents.
One self-described whistleblower has actually filed a lawsuit claiming that at least one version of the guard rail was never approved for use, and doesn't match the specifications given to the government for approval. The person who brought the lawsuit is actually a competing manufacturer of guardrails, Joshua Harman. Harman claims that the smaller "ET-Plus guardrail" head is more likely to fall off in a collision, transforming the guardrail into a spear. "It's impaling vehicles, cutting legs off, cutting people literally in half," he says. The manufacturer vehemently denies any problems and has sued the whistleblower. See more about this lawsuit here.
The following is a sample (I repeat, only a sample) of the many stories where guardrails have contributed to the severity of the injury.
Again, I do fully understand the value of guard rails. Being a Dallas car accident lawyer, I know that they have saved countless lives when operating correctly. All I'm saying, and I'm sure many of you will agree, is that maybe it's time to take another look at the guardrails we use on our highways. If the guardrails don't match the specifications given to the government for approval, or if there are better-designed systems available, I think the lives saved would be well-worth the effort.
Rasansky Law Firm is a Dallas car accident law firm who focuses on personal injury & wrongful death accidents. If you or someone you love has been involved in a car accident, and believe the guard railing may have been a contributing factor, call us toll-free at (214) 617-1886 right now. The call is free, the consultation is free, and you're never charged anything unless we win your case.
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Disclaimer: As a valued member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. These posts should not be viewed as a solicitation for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. The photos used in this post are not representative of the actual crash scene.
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