Shattering Glass Roof

A rock or other debris can pop up and hit the sunroof causing it to shatter.

Shattering glass roof.

Shattered glass can cause cuts as it falls. It also can enter the mouth or eyes and lead to serious internal injuries. An imperfection can be present in the glass itself. The sunroof also will produce a loud bang when it breaks which can distract the driver and lead to an accident.

If tempered glass shatters spontaneously it s because a contaminant found its way into the glass and escaped to the surface or the edge in a recent article in auto glass repair and replacement magazine sunroof installers say the cause is likely a matter of physics or torque or both. Retired glass consultant bob brown says this. According to an nbc report glass expert mark meshulam points to three likely culprits when it comes to exploding sunroofs. The company which had the most cases of shattering sunroofs in cr s earlier analysis continues to use only tempered glass.

A person who has suffered injuries and damages from a shattered sunroof could have a valid personal injury claim.