Tucson Vehicle Rollover Accident Lawyers

The High Risk of SUV Rollover Accidents in Arizona

SUVs, minivans and 15-passenger vans all put vehicle occupants at a high risk of rollover accidents. All of them have a high center of gravity and a narrow track, which increases the risk of rollovers.

How Rollovers Cause Injury

Rollover accidents can cause injuries to vehicle occupants in several ways. Passengers can be ejected from the vehicle more easily than in other types of crashes. They can also suffer head, neck and brain injury because of weak vehicle roofs that become crushed during rollover accidents.

Too Dangerous for Schoolchildren

Fifteen-passenger vans, such as the Ford E 350, have been found to be so dangerous that elementary and high schools are no longer permitted to purchase or lease them to transport students. No such rules exist to protect the college students, church groups, day care centers, shuttle services and other organizations that make up the market for these large vans.

The Special Risks of 15-Passenger Vans

Studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that accidents increase when vans are loaded with 10 or more passengers, particularly if passengers are seated at the back of the van, behind the rear axel. Additionally, NHTSA has found that improper tire inflation is a risk factor in 15-passenger van rollover accidents.

Our attorneys were at the forefront of uncovering the dangers of these vans.

How Negligence Can Cause Rollovers

If you have been injured in a rollover crash, do not assume it was "just an accident" that could not have been prevented. The design of your vehicle may have caused the wreck that injured you. Other factors that may have caused or contributed to the rollover include defective tires or dangerous roadways.

The attorneys of Kinerk, Schmidt & Sethi, PLLC will explore all possible sources of potential liability. We will find out what caused your rollover accident and hold the responsible parties accountable. Our lawyers have a long history of obtaining significant verdicts and settlements for people injured in rollover accidents.

To arrange a free consultation about your rollover accident, please contact our Tucson law firm today.

To learn more about rollover accidents, please visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 15-Passenger Van Safety Web site.