SUV Accident
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are very popular in the United States and are used by many American families. There are a variety of risks associated with Sport Utility Vehicles which can injure the driver and passengers.
SUVs are designed to have a high center of gravity, which makes the possibilities of rollovers and difficult maneuvering very high. This design defect puts many people at risk. The following are SUV injury and rollover statistics:
- Over 10,000 people die each year as a result of rollover accidents
- 33% of all passenger vehicle fatalities result from rollover crashes
- Over 50% of single-vehicle accidents were rollovers
- Over 35% of fatal crashes involved SUV's
There are ways to help prevent SUV rollovers, including:
- Not overloading the vehicle with cargo
- Not making sharp turns
- Keeping the tires properly maintained
- Operating the vehicle at safe speeds
- Obeying traffic laws and posted signs
If you have been involved in a sport utility vehicle rollover accident, you may have sustained serious injures or required hospitalization. Hospital bills can quickly add up and can put many people in debt. You may also need to visit medical specialists, undergo surgery, and take time off of work to heal. The designers and manufacturers of the SUV involved in your accident should be held accountable for your injuries. With the representation of an experienced SUV rollover accident attorney you can recover the monetary compensation that you deserve.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, permanent damage or death as the result of an SUV rollover accident, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
