SUV Rollover 

Orlando, Florida SUV Rollover Attorneys

Car manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Ford, and Chrysler have known for years that the higher a SUV's center of gravity, the more likely it is to rollover under certain conditions. However, to date, there are no federal safety standards related to rollover propensity. As a result, auto manufacturers argue they can't be held liable for injuries related to SUV rollovers. In regard to roof crush, however, under current federal standards, a roof cannot crush in more than 5 inches under 1.5 times the weight of the car. Auto manufacturers who meet this rather lax standard routinely claim they can't be held liable for injuries that occur in vehicles that meet this minimum standard. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in conjunction with consumer groups, have conducted tests and recommended design changes to improve car and SUV safety.

At the Orlando law office of Jacobs & Goodman, we hold car manufacturers accountable for serious, and sometimes fatal injuries, caused by SUV design decisions that result in SUV rollover accidents.

Don't assume an SUV rollover and roof crush are simply the result of bad luck - car manufacturers are aware of safety features that could have been added to prevent the likelihood of injuries. To schedule a free consultation to discuss how we can help you, contact the Orlando SUV rollover injury lawyers at Jacobs & Goodman today.

SUV Rollover - Makes and Models

Our office represents clients in many SUV rollover accident cases. However, in recent years, the following makes and models have been involved in a number of SUV rollovers:

• Ford Ranger
• Cadillac Escalade
• Dodge Durango
• Chevy Blazer
• Chevy Tahoe
• Chevy Silverado
• Isuzu Trooper
• Ford Expedition
• Mazda B-Series

Identifying Design Flaws and Holding Auto Manufacturers Liable

The auto industry has conducted its own tests in regard to SUV rollover propensity and crash test safety. As a result, the smoking gun in SUV rollover injury cases is what an auto manufacturer knew and what, if anything, was done to minimize design features that create rollover and roof crush propensity. Working with design engineers and safety experts, we expose decisions made on the part of auto makers to avoid strengthening support columns, lowering an SUV's center of gravity, and installing roll bars.

As a result, there is an issue of "foreseeability" - that is, were there dangers auto makers could have or should have foreseen in designing their SUVs the way they did? When crash test data, expert witness testimony, and internal company memos indicate known dangers associated with rollovers and roof crush, it's almost impossible for auto manufacturers to claim they didn't have a duty of care towards buyers of their cars.

Contact the Orlando SUV Rollover Attorneys at Jacobs & Goodman Today

Severe head trauma, brain damage, and spinal cord injuries are only some of the injuries that result from SUV rollovers. If you have been seriously injured or have lost a family member in a SUV rollover, contact the Orlando law office of Jacobs & Goodman today.

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Jacobs & Goodman, P.A.
Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyers
Toll Free: 1-800-JACOBSNOW