SUV Rollover
Car Accidents Los Angeles California

All car accidents have a risk of personal injury, but if you were involved in a SUV or vehicle rollover, chances are it was a serious accident. Statistics show that whenever a SUV rollover happens, the occupants are more likely to suffer traumatic injuries or a deadly car accident. For example, 22 percent of car accident deaths and 62 percent of Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) deaths occur during vehicle rollover.

The greatest risk of rollover occurs in SUVs. Unlike cars, which tend to slide sideways when they go out of control, SUVs are more likely to flip over because they have a higher center of gravity, Based on studies conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), 79 percent of fatalities in a single-SUV crash involve a rollover compared to only 45 percent for passenger vehicles. The estimated risk of rollover in an SUV is 30 percent compared to only 16 percent risk of rollover in a passenger vehicle. Despite these statistics, one in every four new vehicles sold in America today is a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).

SUV Rollover Litigation

Generally, rollover litigation against SUV and other car manufacturers is based on product liability law. Product liability refers to the legal responsibility placed on manufacturers and sellers of defective products. When a vehicle rollover occurs injury victims may use product liability law to claim that a defect in the design of the vehicle either caused the accident or made the injuries from the accident more severe. A critical element of the claim may include demonstrating that the defective design feature was reasonably avoidable.

If you have been involved in a SUV rollover it is important to contact an injury attorney right away. Your SUV rollover accident may have been caused by a defective design. It is important that you know your rights and consult with legal representation immediately.