Beasley Allen recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of a man badly injured when the vehicle he was driving – a Ford Crown Victoria – was struck from behind by another vehicle. The impact caused the Ford's fuel system and gas tank to fail, spilling gasoline, which ignited. The passenger compartment of the car was engulfed in flames in seconds. Fuel tank design and placement is critical to minimize injuries during accidents. Simple shielding of the gas tank can prevent fuel fed fires.

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Recorded: January 14, 2011

Courtesy of: Beasley Allen

Keywords: Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents