SUVs in Los Angeles Are More Likely To Rollover Than Other Types of Automobiles
In a study conducted of various motor vehicles, including sport utility vehicles (SUVs), it was determined that SUVs are three times more likely to rollover in a motor vehicle accident compared to any other type of automobiles. A Los Angeles SUV rollover accident may occur because the SUV was traveling too quickly through a curve or because they are involved in a side-impact or t-bone accident causing the high-center of gravity SUV to rollover and cause the roof to crush which may severely injure the passengers inside resulting in a wrongful death. SUV accidents generally result in very serious injuries because the roof of most vehicles can not support the weight of the vehicle which causes the SUV passengers to become trapped inside the vehicle. Our Los Angeles SUV Rollover Accident Attorneys have represented both the SUV owners and their family members in recovering compensation for injuries as well as for any wrongful death.
In Los Angeles, the number of car crashes which involved an SUV have been increasing substantially each year. A significant factor in the increase of SUV accidents are modifications, customizations and options which are added to the stock sport utility vehicles. Many SUV owners put large tires on their sport utility trucks which further raises the center of gravity which more easily allows for a SUV rollover accident. Additionally, because of the wide wheel base of most SUVs, an inexperienced driver may lose control of an SUV causing it to flip over where they may hit a parked car, pedestrian, truck, median, tree, house or bicycle rider. Many SUV passengers are killed because they are either thrown from the SUV while it is flipping, or they are unable to get out of the truck which has landed on its roof. The Los Angeles SUV Accident Attorneys at our auto collision law firm are available to assist you today.
Should You Hire a SUV Accident Lawyer?
If you have been seriously injured in an SUV accident or your loved one was killed in an SUV rollover in or around Los Angeles, you may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit, or a negligence suit against the SUV manufacturer. You should speak with one of our SUV Accident Lawyers who can guide you through every step of the process in seeking compensation for your serious injuries. You may reach our attorneys at 800-715-4489 or you may complete a SUV accident case evaluation.