SUV Rollover Accidents
Although all vehicles have the tendency to roll over, study revealed that SUVs tend to roll over more easily than any other types of vehicles like sedans. Same study suggests that it may be because of the vehicle’s make up, i.e. they are usually made higher and can run faster that makes them more susceptible to roll over.
Statistic shows that there are about 28,000 cases of rollover accidents each year in the US. 10,000 people suffer wrongful death due to them while 24,000 others are seriously injured.
Among the vehicles that have received recent publications on rollover are:
- Ford Bronco II
- Suzuki Samurai
- Jeep CJ
- Ford E-Series and
- Isuzu Trooper
Compared to these vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration did not see the same evidence of rollover risk in other types of vehicles.
SUV rollover accidents often results to fatal injuries such as paralysis, brain injury or even wrongful death. It was found out that these deaths and injuries could have been avoided if only SUV roofs were adequately reinforced by manufacturers. What could have been a simple vehicular accident can end up badly when roll over occurs.
If you or anyone of your family member is injured because of SUV rollover accident, you may have the right to go not only against the person who cause the accident but also against the manufacturer of your defectively designed SUV.
Our personal injury lawyers are equipped with more than enough knowledge and experience in handling cases of rollover accidents. Contact us for free assessment of your case by filing up the forms in your screen or by calling our toll-free numbers located above.