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Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Car Accident Lawyers - Pennsylvania Injury amp; Accident Lawyers

SUV Rollovers

Everyday in the United States there are countless SUV, van and light truck rollovers. Often times these rollovers are caused wholly or in part by tire failures, tire tread defects (detreading or delamination), poor stability design, poorly designed suspension system and inadequate brakes. Once the rollover occurs, the occupants face additional dangers from weak roof supports that crush or collapse, weak seatbacks that fail, the lack of headrest or head restraint devices, overly aggressive airbags, defective or poor fitting seat belts, dangerous lap only belts, faulty seat belt buckles, and window glass or windshields that allow passengers to be ejected.

The reason most sports utility vehicles are unstable on the road is their high center of gravity. Although the SUV is designed to be driven off road, little is provided to protect the occupant, i.e., roll bars, roll cages or other roof crush or occupant protection.

Due to poor design, many SUVs will rollover in emergency situations. The truth of the matter is that most rollovers occur because of the absence of a lower center of gravity and lack of a wider track width as in passenger vehicles. The cause of most rollovers can be squarely placed on the manufacturers for a negligent vehicle design and not on the unsuspecting drivers of these vehicles.

During a rollover of a SUV, van or truck, the roof pillars, front roof header and side roof rails often collapse and invade the occupant safety zone. When this happens, the roof is pushed into or forced into the occupant, resulting in severe injuries or even death.

Do You Have a Case?

If you have been injured, it is possible that you are entitled to compensation. Our lawyers will review your case at no cost to you.

Because of the complexities involved in automobile accident cases, it is important that you act quickly and contact an attorney with any questions or issues. Proving negligence takes an investment of time, experience, and resources – advantages that only a qualified attorney can provide.

SUV ROLLOVER RESOURCES

Consumer Advocacy

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Public Citizen

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