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Northern California SUV Rollover Product Liability Attorneys
SUV Rollover Vehicle Manufacturer Claims
More and more families are purchasing SUVs for both aesthetic and practical purposes. An SUV’s large design allows more room for passengers and cargo; however, SUVs may not be as safe as consumers think. As national leaders in auto product liability litigation, the injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger are familiar with the serious and potentially catastrophic repercussions of rollover accidents involving SUVs.
Most rollover accidents happen when the motorist loses control after driving over uneven pavement, soft soil, ditches, or when another type of triggering mechanism occurs. However, due to their design, SUVs have a higher likelihood of rollover than smaller passenger cars. Some of the design differences between a regular sedan and an SUV are being taller, wider, and having a high center of gravity that creates a propensity for the vehicle to tip or rollover. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that rollover accidents represented just 2.6 percent of all crashes in 2006, but 21.6 percent of fatal crashes.
Dependable Legal Solutions
The experienced automotive defect attorneys at Estey Bomberger have been handling SUV rollover cases for many years; exposing the safety hazards posed by SUVs and holding the appropriate parties responsible for injuries sustained in rollover accidents. Â
SUV rollover injuries can be severe and in some cases, result in death. Victims’ lives are forever altered, with most never being able to return to the life they had before the accident. Some injuries that result from SUV rollover accidents may include:
- Brain damage
- Spinal cord damage
- Permanent disfigurement
- Severe burns
- Paralysis
- Amputation
- Neck Injuries.
While boldly representing clients injured in SUV rollover accidents and using creative, effective courtroom strategies, the lawyers at Estey Bomberger have earned a reputation for being a fierce opponent to negligent auto makers. With numerous verdicts and settlements earned for our clients, the northern California personal injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger are highly respected leaders in the legal community.
Complete and Just Compensation
Because the results of SUV rollovers can be catastrophic for motorists and passengers, insurance companies may try to settle with the victim for a substantially smaller amount than what the victim is entitled to. Severe injuries already place a heavy burden of increased medical expenses on the injured person’s shoulders without the insurance companies adding further insult. This fact alone makes acquiring an aggressive, reputable SUV rollover accident attorney all the more necessary. If negligence on the part of the automaker is found to have been the cause of the SUV rollover accident, victims and their families may be entitled to monetary compensation. Some types of compensation include, but are not limited to:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages, both past and future
- Loss of companionship
- Funeral expenses in the case of death