Cupertino SUV Rollover Attorneys

Van Der Walde & Associates, is a well respected Northern California SUV rollover accident law firm located in San Jose, California. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients who have been the victims of SUV rollover accidents and recovered for them millions of dollars in compensation. All of our clients receive excellent legal advice and representation, as well as being kept informed of all aspects of their cases. If you or a relative has suffered injuries as the result of an SUV accident or SUV rollover accident, please call Van Der Walde & Associates today for a free consultation.

Sport utility vehicles are very popular in the U.S., and the sales of these vehicles continue to increase. Although consumers are led to believe that these vehicles are durable and safe for driving through a variety of rugged terrains, this is not always the case. Sport utility vehicles are prone to rolling over, even in single vehicle accidents. For example, if an SUV goes off the road and hits a curb there is a chance that the vehicle may rollover causing injuries to the driver and passengers. SUV's have a high center of gravity, which increases the risk of rollover, especially when the vehicle is overloaded with cargo.

SUV Accident Statistics

The National Traffic Safety Administration reported that Sport Utility Vehicles rollover more easily than other types of motor vehicle, resulting in approximately 37% of fatal crashes, while passenger cars result in a 15% rollover rate.

In 2006, according to the Insurance Information Institute, SUV’s had a higher occupant fatality rate than any other type of motor vehicle, being involved in 7.77 per 100,000 occupant fatalities among registered automobiles.

In 2006, single-vehicle rollover collisions made up 47% of driver deaths in SUVs.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute, 8,062 SUV occupants died in 2006.

SUV recalls are occurring more and more frequently for a variety of dangerous automotive or design defects. Listed below are a few recent SUV recalls:

June 2009 – Toyota Highlander recalled due to missing labels, which should state the load carrying capacity. Lack of label may result in overloading of cargo in the vehicle, which may increase the risk of an accident.

March 2009 - 2009 Dodge Journey’s recalled due to safety issues involving electrical system.

November 2008 – 2009 Buick Enclave recalled due to seat belt which fail to conform with the requirements of Federal motor vehicle standards.

March 2008 – Recall of Mitsubishi Endeavor passenger vehicle, model years 2004-2006 for reasons pertaining to electrical systems, specifically the ignition. The defect could result in a parked car rolling and crashing.

January 2005 - General Motors recalled close to 100,000 Chevy and GMC vehicles, including the Yukon XL and Suburban SUV's, due to steering wheel and brake safety issues.

December 2004 - DaimlerChrysler recalled approximately 600,000 vehicles, including Dodge Durango SUV's.

August 2004 - Saturn voluntarily recalled over 246,000 Saturn Vue SUV's due to problems with suspension.

If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of an SUV accident in Northern California you should contact an California SUV accident attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates for a free consultation. Our firm has the knowledge, resources, and skill to successfully represent personal injury and defective product cases against large companies, including motor vehicle manufacturers. We may be able to recover monetary compensation for your bodily injuries, medical bills, loss of wages, and damage to your vehicle as the result of your SUV accident.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a sport utility vehicle accident in California, please contact a California SUV Rollover attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates to discuss your SUV Rollover accident case.