SUV Rollover Attorneys in Palm Beach County, Florida
Despite high fuel expenses, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are in widespread use throughout Florida and across the nation. Among the many reasons for which SUVs are popular, drivers have the misconception that they are safer in SUVs than in other vehicles. However, many SUVs have a higher propensity than automobiles to roll over during emergency maneuvers and other situations.
SUVs tend to have a higher center of gravity than other vehicles, which can greatly reduce stability in certain situations such as during tight turns or emergency swerving maneuvers to avoid an accident. Vehicle instability may be influenced by multiple factors, including:
- Vehicle height
- Width between wheels
- Design of suspension system
- Number of passengers in the vehicle
- Tire grip
- Other factors
Unfortunately, drivers and passengers involved in SUV rollover accidents and other rollover accidents are more likely to sustain catastrophic injuries such as a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or suffer a fatal death.
When a vehicle's safety and/or stability features fail to provide an occupant reasonable protection from injury, automakers may be held financially responsible for the injuries or fatalities that result from those failures.
Experienced Florida Law Firm: Handling Tread Separation, Auto Crash and SUV Rollover Litigation
Leopold Law has successfully litigated auto crashworthiness cases in Florida and throughout the nation. Our SUV rollover experts, in Palm Beach County, are adept at pursuing fair restitution for those injured or coping with the loss of a family member following an SUV rollover. Whether an accident involves a tire blowout (caused by tread separation) which contributed to the accident or a defective roof design that contributed to the extent of driver and passenger injuries in the rollover, we understand the complex nature of these cases and the magnitude of the injuries that are frequently involved.
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