Sports utility vehicle (SUV) rollovers are some of the most serious vehicle accidents due to the high probability of head injuries and ejections.

The size and height of an SUV increases the potential for rollovers to occur.  Because SUVs have a high center of gravity, they are more prone to rollover than other vehicles – even when correctly steered during normal accident avoidance maneuvers.  Design defects - such as inadequate roof strength and poor restraint systems – allow the passengers to suffer injuries that they otherwise should not incur.  Head injuries, spinal injuries and blunt force trauma from ejections are common in SUV rollovers.

Data suggests that one third of all passenger vehicle deaths (over 10,000 people) occur each year in rollover accidents.

A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statement highlights the issue: “We have observed that many vehicle models with lower … stability factors — including vans and many SUVs — are particularly sensitive to rollover crashes and that tire and suspension conditions, vehicle speed and high temperatures are contributing factors to these incidents.”

The auto industry has long known of the rollover dangers associated with SUVs, and worked to hide those dangers from the public.  Consumers should be aware of the risks that SUVs pose and automakers should change their designs to lessen those risks. 

If you have been injured in a rollover accident, you need to preserve the vehicle, the tires, and any tread from the tires that may have separated at the scene.  This evidence is very important to the prosecution of your case, and should be maintained in a safe place until you can turn it over to your attorneys.

Experienced SUV Rollover Attorneys – Simon & Luke

The SUV rollover lawyers at Simon & Luke have handled numerous SUV rollover cases, recovering tens of millions of dollars for our clients.  We have a team of experienced accident reconstructionists, design engineers, investigators, and photographers standing by to immediately investigate your rollover accident, photograph and preserve the evidence, question witnesses, and protect all of your legal rights.

Call the lawyers at Simon & Luke toll free at 1-888-335-4901 for a free consultation on your legal rights.