Due to their higher center of gravity, SUVs have a higher propensity to rollover in accidents and when making rapid lane changes maneuvers. Car manufacturers have known for years that the higher a car's center of gravity, the more likely it is to roll over. Consumer groups have recommended requiring SUV makers to strengthen the roof on SUVs in order to avoid roof crush and the serious injuries that often accompany SUV roll over accidents.
At the Leifer Law Firm, we work with design engineers, safety experts, consumer safety advocates, and other professionals as needed in holding car manufacturers financially liable for injuries that occur because of SUV rollovers. As a personal injury attorney, Mr. Leifer understands the design and safety issues involved in SUV rollovers and the sorts of strategies employed by car makers to try and avoid blame.
If you've been injured or have lost a family member in an SUV rollover accident, contact personal injury lawyer Corey Leifer today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
SUVs and Rollovers
The Leifer Law Firm represents people injured in all kinds of SUV rollover cases including the following makes and models:
- Ford Expedition
- Ford Explorer
- Ford Ranger
- Cadillac Escalade
- Isuzu Trooper
- Mazda B-Series
- Chevy Tahoe
- Chevy Blazer
- Chevy Silverado
Roof Crush and SUV Rollovers
Roof crush happens when an SUV's roof is not strong enough to support the weight of the car when a rollover occurs. Since seat belts, car seats, and shoulder restraints are not structured to hold passengers in place during a rollover, passengers often suffer head trauma and spinal cord injuries when roof crush occurs.
As your attorney, Mr. Leifer uses computer animation and expert-witness testimony to establish deficiencies in an SUV's roof design. Using a manufacturer's own data and independent research, our office works to establish a link between design issues and our client's injuries. We point to the lack of a roll bar, insufficient strength in an SUV's frame, and its high center of gravity.
Holding Car Manufacturers Financially Liable for SUV Rollover Injuries
SUV makers will typically argue that their vehicles comply with all necessary safety requirements. They may also claim it was driver error that caused a rollover. In trying these kinds of cases, we focus on issues of foreseeability: what did an SUV manufacturer know and why didn't they take steps to minimize or prevent dangers they were aware of?
We have the knowledge and resources needed to hold SUV makers financially accountable for injuries and deaths caused by rollovers and roof crush. To schedule a free consultation, contact personal injury lawyer Corey Leifer today.
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