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Thursday, May 21, 2009

The Dangers of SUV Rollover Accidents

Unfortunately, SUV rollover accidents occur quite frequently. They often cause serious injuries, and in extreme cases death. Brain injuries are the most common type of injury sustained in a rollover accident. Approximately 10,000 people die each year in rollover accidents, and most of these occur in SUVs.

Most rollover accidents occur because the driver made an extremely sharp turn at a speed faster than the vehicle can handle the turn, forcing him to lose control. However, skidding on wet, snowy, or icy roads can also lead to an SUV rollover accident. Frequently, the vehicle will not rollover until it is off of the road.

There are many instances where SUV rollover accidents could be avoided if the vehicle manufacturers took greater care to build a safe vehicle. The high center of gravity and narrow tire track of SUVs contribute to the frequency of rollover accidents. Design defects in the roof often cause it to buckle in a rollover, and defective door latches increase the incidence of passenger ejections, a leading cause of rollover accident fatalities.

When an SUV rollover accident is caused by a design defect, the manufacturer may be liable for damages sustained due to the accident. Hiring an experienced SUV rollover accident lawyer to represent you will help ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

At Stephens & Holman, we have 25 years of personal injury law experience. We have the expertise necessary to help you win your Vancouver, British Columbia SUV rollover accident claim. Please contact our experienced auto accident lawyers today to schedule a free consultation.

posted by Anonymous at 8:48 AM

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

SUV Design Defects and Rollover Accidents

SUVs have grown in popularity in recent years, largely due to the perception that they are safer vehicles. This may be true in some respects. Most SUVs are four-wheel-drive vehicles and provide improved traction on snowy winter roads. However, the design of SUVs makes them extremely prone to rollover accidents, a fact that actually detracts from their overall safety.

There are several design defects inherent in SUVs that increase the likelihood that they will be involved in rollover accidents. The high center of gravity and narrow tire track of SUVs makes them more likely to rollover when the driver loses control and goes off the road. Defective tires have also led to an increase in SUV accidents, many of which result in a rollover.

Furthermore, there are other design flaws in SUVs which make the injuries resulting from rollover accidents more severe than they need to be. Many SUVs have a roof structure that is not strong enough to support the vehicle’s weight in the event of a rollover. As a result, the roof will tend to buckle, increasing the severity of injuries sustained. Defective door latches have also been known to cause doors to pop open during a rollover, resulting in passenger ejections. Vehicle ejections are responsible for 63% of rollover fatalities.

If you have been injured in an SUV rollover accident caused by a vehicle design defect, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. At Stephens & Holman, we have the skills and resources to provide you with first-rate representation in your SUV rollover accident claim.

Please contact our Vancouver, British Columbia auto accident lawyers today to schedule your free consultation.

posted by Anonymous at 8:47 AM

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