Northern California SUV Rollover Accident Law Firm
Northern California SUV Rollovers
Despite alarmingly high rollover rates, Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) remain the most popular type of vehicle in the nation. According to a 2000 study, SUVs had the highest rollover rate (36 percent) of any vehicle type in fatal auto collisions. SUVs also had the highest rollover rate for passenger vehicles in crashes where injuries resulted. SUVs are prone to rollovers because of their dangerous high center of gravity and narrow wheel track. Originally, SUVs were designed to be off-road vehicles, but their rise in popularity pushed auto manufacturers to market SUVs as family vehicles. Unfortunately, auto manufacturers did little to change the design of SUVs to make them safer for street use. Because of SUVs design flaws, even the slightest turn of a wheel by a driver can cause an SUV to rollover. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that SUVs were almost 3 times more likely to rollover in single vehicle crashes than a passenger car.
If you were injured in a rollover accident while driving any of the following types of SUVs, speak to a northern California SUV rollover attorney at Estey Bomberger.
- Ford Explorer
- Ford Escape
- Ford Ranger
- Jeep Liberty
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Lexus GX 460
- Chevrolet Blazer
- Chevrolet Tahoe
- GMC Suburban
- Honda Passport
- GMC Yukon
- Nissan Pathfinder
- Isuzu Rodeo
- Lincoln Navigator
- Dodge Durango
- Toyota 4Runner
- Other SUV model.
Our caring defective product attorneys have handled numerous cases involving SUV rollovers in northern California and can handle your case with expertise and experience. Our law firm is passionate about helping seriously injured victims move forward towards a brighter future.
Northern California SUV Rollover Accident Injuries
During the course of a SUV rollover accident, occupants can sustain serious injuries. Without the protection of a roll bar, the roof of an SUV can collapse in a rollover accident, often inflicting occupants with life-threatening head injuries or spinal cord injuries. Also, in the event of a roof collapse, seat belts can be rendered useless, resulting in passengers being ejected from a SUV. Ejected passengers can suffer amputation injuries, blunt trauma injuries and fatal injuries. Additional types of SUV rollover accident injuries include skull fractures, paralysis, quadriplegia, bone fracture injuries, concussion, coma, lacerations, burn injuries, scrapes and contusions.
Serious injuries sustained in a SUV rollover accident can have a negative financial effect on victims and their families. Victims may be able to recover compensation for financial losses, such as medical bills, lost wages due to the inability to work and lost benefits. Additional types of damages that a victim may recover money for include disfigurement, diminished quality of life, shortened life expectancy, physical pain and mental distress.
SUV Crashworthiness
When investigating the cause of a victim's injury, our investigators will carefully examine all components of an SUV. We have seen many injuries caused by a vehicle's lack of crashworthiness (ability to protect the occupants in the event of a crash). Defective or faulty seat belts, seat belt latches, airbags and door locks are several SUV components that can contribute to or be directly responsible for a passenger's injuries. If a vehicle's lack of crashworthiness contributed to your injuries, we will hold the auto manufacturer accountable.
You Pay Nothing Until We Win Your Case
Upon hiring a northern California SUV rollover lawyer at the law firm of Estey Bomberger, you pay nothing until we win your case. We also offer free, no obligation consultations to discuss your potential case at your home, office or hospital. You can reach us at (800) 890-6722, 24 hours a day. Call today to learn how we can help you get the best results for your case.