Tennessee Man Calls for Federal Recall of Deadly Guardrails

Feb 23,2018

The Tennessee man whose daughter was killed after her vehicle crashed into a guardrail is calling for a federal recall of the Lindsay X-Lite guardrails. Steve Eimers lost his 17-year-old daughter Hannah when her vehicle was impaled by the guardrail end. The X-Lite is supposed to absorb the impact of a crash.

Last year, Eimers sued Lindsay Transportation Solutions for Hannah’s death. Recently, he met with congressional aides to seek support for recalling the guardrails nationwide. Some states have already stopped new installations of the X-Lites, but many still have hundreds in place along their highways.

States Begin Replacing Dangerous Guardrails

Tennessee has begun replacing its 1,800 X-Lite guardrails around the state, which should be completed by June. In response to Eimer’s petition, the state of Rhode Island recently agreed to remove the X-Lites from their highways.

Lindsay Transportation Solutions continues to insist the X-Lite guardrails are safe. However, at least six people, including Eimer’s daughter, have been killed in crashes with the guardrails.

“When a product intended to keep people safe is actually causing harm instead, it is in the public’s best interest to issue a recall,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.

Our firm has been handling personal injury cases throughout the California Low Desert and High Desert communities for over 30 years. With a 95% success rate, the California personal injury attorneys at Walter Clark Legal Group will fight to hold those responsible for your loss accountable and win compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured by a defective product and want to discuss your legal options, contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We have offices in Indio, Rancho Mirage, Victorville, and Yucca Valley and represent clients through the entire California Low Desert and High Desert communities.

DISCLAIMER: The Walter Clark Legal Group blog is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as legal or medical advice. References to laws are based on general legal practices and vary by location. Information reported comes from secondary news sources. We do handle these types of cases, but whether or not the individuals and/or loved ones involved in these accidents choose to be represented by a law firm is a personal choice we respect. Should you find any of the information incorrect, we welcome you to contact us with corrections.