Oklahoma SUV Rollover - Attorneys and Lawsuits
Learn about SUV rollovers and
your legal rights. The following information is provided by the Oklahoma SUV rollover
lawyers at Atkins & Markoff.
Major And Minor Injury Auto Accidents in Oklahoma
Motorcycle Accidents in Oklahoma
Tractor-Trailer Trucking Accidents in Oklahoma
SUV Rollovers in Oklahoma
SUV Rollovers in Oklahoma
Statistically, rollover accidents are the most likely
auto-related accidents to result in injury or death. In addition,
rollovers are the fastest growing source of fatalities in auto accidents,
accounting for 82% of the increase in fatalities in auto
accidents last year. While other vehicles are susceptible, sport
utility vehicles (SUVs) experience the highest rate of rollovers.
This is typically attributable to a high center of gravity, and, in the case
of certain SUVs, a relatively narrow wheelbase.
Approximately 25 percent of new cars sold in the U.S. are SUVs.
Many drivers purchase SUVs with a mistaken idea that they are safer than
smaller vehicles. The statistics show otherwise. While SUVs are
generally safer when hit from the front or sides, they are far more likely
to roll over. There is an increased risk of injury in SUV rollovers due to
the limited roof crush protection offered by many of these vehicles. Roof
crush-the collapse of the roof due to lack of adequate structural side
support-increases the likelihood of head injury, paralysis, passenger
ejection, and death. SUV manufacturers have been slow to address rollover
problems in ways that will significantly reduce risks for passengers.
Another safety concern for people traveling the freeways is the
risk SUVs pose for other drivers. A report on SUV rollovers by PBS
found that Ford Explorers were "16 times as likely as the typical family car
to kill occupants of another vehicle in a crash." The concerns of other
drivers are real; especially as larger SUV models are gaining popularity.
SUV Rollover Attorneys for Lawsuits in Oklahoma
If you or a family member has been injured in a SUV rollover
accident, the SUV rollover lawyers at Atkins & Markoff - located in Oklahoma -
can help you receive the compensation you deserve. Our attorneys are knowledgeable
about legal matters concerning car accidents and SUV rollovers. Please
contact our SUV rollover lawyers
for more information on filing an SUV rollover lawsuit today.
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