SUV Rollover Accidents & Personal Injury

Because of their weight and high center of gravity, sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are more susceptible to rollovers than other types of vehicles. SUV rollovers can be among the most devastating motor vehicle accidents, causing serious and even fatal injury to the driver, passengers, and other motorists on the roadway.

If you or a loved one has been injured because of an SUV rollover accident, attorney Larry S. Buckley can provide you with outstanding legal representation. As your SUV rollover attorney in the greater Chico area, he will treat you compassionately while representing you aggressively. To learn about how Larry S. Buckley can help you recover in the aftermath of an SUV rollover accident, contact us and schedule your free consultation.

Factors Contributing to SUV Rollover Accidents Claims

In relation to other vehicles, SUVs are typically constructed with a narrow track width, heavier weight load, and high center of gravity. These factors make SUVs more prone to rollover incidents, especially when a driver makes a turn or a correction that suddenly pulls the steering wheel in one direction or another.

This tendency for SUVs to roll over places drivers, passengers, and other motorists at risk for catastrophic injury or wrongful death. Some SUV models have been found to have structural problems that may contribute to SUV rollovers and the danger these accidents pose to passengers and other motorists.

These problems include:

• Poor roof design: Many SUVs lack the structural strength to prevent roof collapse when a vehicle rolls over. This can severely compromise the safety of the passengers.
• Tread separation: Tread separation problems occurred with some Ford Explorer models equipped with Firestone® tires. As the tread separates and the tire blows out, drivers lose control of their vehicle, increasing the risk of rollover accidents.
• Defective door latches: Rollover accidents are particularly dangerous in SUVs with defective door latches. When the vehicle rolls, the doors can open, putting drivers and passengers at risk of ejection.
• Lack of safety glass: Some SUVs do not have laminated safety glass, which can make passenger ejection during a rollover much more likely.

Outstanding Legal Services

Attorney Larry Buckley can examine your case to determine if you have a claim. If you have grounds for further legal action, you can rest assured that your case is in exceptional hands. To build the strongest case possible, Mr.

Buckley may call upon authorities to testify in support of your claim, or work with life-care experts to ascertain the full extent of your injuries. Mr. Buckley is committed to working tirelessly on behalf of victims while treating them with compassion. He understands that victims need the full restitution they are due in order to heal and reestablish their lives after suffering injuries or losses because of an SUV rollover.

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A SUV rollover accident can be a devastating experience for victims and their families. If you or a loved one has suffered in a SUV rollover incident, you may have rights to a product liability claim.