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| Fires › Car Fires /Fuel Fire › Ford Crown Victoria Fires › Van Fire › Truck Fire Car Fires /Fuel Fire In terms of crashworthiness, a fuel fire refers to a car fire that is fed by fuel leaking from the gas tank of a vehicle. While some car fires can be caused by wear and tear or design defects, most result from accidents. A car that sustains a significant impact may have the structural integrity of its fuel system damaged. If the gas tank or any of its hoses, connectors, or seals is damaged, fuel can spill and potentially ignite. The fuel fire produced can be very intense and may cause an explosion. A fuel-fed fire can cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. It is for these reasons that automobile manufacturers must follow certain safety regulations. Automakers who are negligent in their duties to protect consumers can be held liable for the damage done by defective products. If your loved one was seriously injured in a fuel fire, you may be entitled to seek compensation. Contact the lawyers of John H. Carney & Associates today. Ford Crown Victoria Fire The most commonly used vehicle for police patrol cars, the Ford Crown Victoria has recently come under scrutiny for fuel-fed fires. The Crown Victoria is popular with policemen because of its powerful V-8 engine, rear wheel drive, and handling. Unfortunately, a number of deaths have been attributed to car fires fed by fuel leaking from damaged gasoline tanks. Because its fuel tank is positioned behind the rear axle in the "crush zone," the Crown Victoria is vulnerable to rear end impacts. These impacts can damage the fuel tank, causing a heightened fire risk. A rash of deaths among policemen in such circumstances has brought this design defect to light. While Ford maintains that fires are inevitable when vehicles collide at high speeds, the company is considering implementing some additional safety measures on new Crown Victoria Interceptors, including metal shields for gas tanks. Regardless of what may be done in the future, the Crown Victoria automobiles still in use pose a threat to the officers who drive them. Van Fire Similar to a car fire, a van fire is generally caused by the ignition of fuel leaked from a gas tank damaged in an accident. Of course vans usually carry more passengers than cars, and one would think that they are safer. One van in particular, the Ford Econoline has shown that this is not necessarily the case. The Econoline van has a defect in the fuel system whereby the dual gas tank under the vehicle tends to overheat. This can cause the gasoline to boil, which cause vapor lock and fuel expulsion. If the expelled fuel is ignited, a van fire ensues. Contact the lawyers of John H. Carney & Associates for help with your van fire lawsuit. Truck Fire There have been a number of complaints about trucks catching on fire, despite not being involved in an accident. The Ford F-150, in particular, is the subject of numerous reports alleging spontaneous combustion. Of course, a truck fire does not happen without cause, so if a properly maintained vehicle's engine bursts into flames, it is likely due to a manufacturer defect. If you know someone who was injured in a truck fire, contacts our attorneys for help. | |
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