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.
The following are a few 2002 SUV accident statistics compiled by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis:
- 61% of SUV occupant fatalities occurred in rollover crashes.
- 1,959 SUV fatalities took place as the result of single vehicle rollover accidents, up 13% from 2001.
- Approximately 2,448 deaths were the result of SUV accidents, up 14% from 2001.
- 58,000 people suffered injuries due to SUV accidents.
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:
- 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 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 an SUV Rollover attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates to discuss your SUV Rollover accident case.
