California SUV Rollover Accident Lawyers

Many of the most popular passenger vehicles on the road today are sport utility vehicles (SUVs). SUVs are popular because they combine the passenger space of a minivan or station wagon with the performance and towing ability of a pickup truck. Most SUVs are built on a truck chassis. Of all types of passenger vehicles, SUVs have the highest propensity towards overturning or rolling over. All rollover accidents are potentially very serious, whether they are solo vehicle accidents or collisions with other vehicles. If you have been seriously injured or lost a member of your family in a SUV rollover accident in California, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. The attorneys at Estey & Bomberger offer a free consultation to determine your legal rights and options after a rollover accident.

Design Flaws and SUV Rollover Accidents

Many crashes and collisions involving a rollover can be attributed to flaws in the basic design of the SUV. Sport utility vehicles are built with a narrow wheelbase and a high center of gravity, predisposing them to a higher risk of overturning when they come in contact with a soft shoulder or curb, when a tire deflates or blows out, or when a driver swerves suddenly and overcorrects. Additionally, the roofs of many SUVs are simply not able to support the curb weight of the vehicle when it overturns, resulting in very serious injury or fatality due to “roof crush.” Victims of SUV rollover accidents and their families may be entitled to compensation from vehicle manufacturers if the design of the vehicle causes an accident or contributes to an injury or death. Additional design flaws include seatbelts that don’t tighten during a rollover, or door lock latches that fail during a rollover, causing occupants to be ejected.

Causes of Rollover Accidents

Any vehicle could potentially rollover during a crash if the circumstances are right. However, SUVs are much more likely to roll over than passenger vehicles and even pickup trucks. Design flaws are just one potential cause of rollover accidents. Other possible causes include road defects, driver distraction, driver use of drugs or alcohol, tire failure, brake failure, steering failure, and unsafe speed for road conditions.

Although rollover accidents are most often associated with the Ford Explorer, they can involve any SUV, including the Ford Expedition, Ford Excursion, Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Trailblazer, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevy Yukon, Honda Passport, Isuzu Rodeo, Lincoln Navigator, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Rav4, Toyota Land Cruiser, Isuzu Hombre, Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Hyundai Santa Fe, GMC Jimmy, S-10 Blazer, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Xterra, Honda CR-V, Jeep CJ, Suzuki Samurai, Mitsubishi Montero, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Sequoia, and others.

About Estey & Bomberger, LLP – California Rollover Accident Attorneys

With more than 70 years of combined experience in personal injury and wrongful death law, the attorneys at Estey & Bomberger offer effective representation to serious injury victims throughout California. Our case results, which include many seven and eight figure settlements and verdicts, are a testament to our abilities and commitment. Our approach is results-oriented and client focused. Contact the attorneys at our AV-rated law firm today to see how we can help you obtain a positive resolution to your personal injury case. If we represent you in your claim, we will not charge any fees unless we obtain compensation for you.

Free Case Review

If you have been seriously injured, or if a member of your family has been killed in an SUV rollover accident, you may be entitled to monetary compensation from the manufacturer of the vehicle or any other liable party. Contact the California personal injury attorneys at Estey & Bomberger, LLP toll free at (800) 925-0723 for more information or a free and immediate consultation. We are available to discuss your situation 24 hours a day.

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