I’m sorry to hear of your rollover crash. In the 1990s and early 2000s, sports utility vehicles were notorious for rolling over during accidents. Fortunately, safety measures that have been introduced in recent years have greatly reduced the odds of an SUV rolling over during an accident. Rollovers do still occur – according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 10,000 people are killed each year in rollover accidents.
Because of their size, SUVs are much more prone to roll over in an accident than smaller passenger vehicles. SUVs have a higher center of gravity and a narrower body, which can lead to the vehicles becoming unstable in some turns.
Electronic stability control is one safety change that has been introduced in recent years in SUVs. It is a computer system that helps drivers maintain control over SUVs on wet roads and during sudden turns. Today, all SUVs sold in the U.S. have electronic stability control. SUVs now also have much more stable roofs, which can lower the risks of a roof being crushed during a rollover. SUVs made today also have much more stable designs than in years past, which have decreased death rates.
SUVs are now considered among the safest vehicles on the road. However, older SUVs without those safety features can still pose dangers to their occupants. In the newer SUVs, safety features can malfunction, which can contribute to a rollover crash.
If you have been the victim of an SUV rollover crash, you may have suffered horrific injuries, especially if you were not wearing a seatbelt. If you have been involved in a rollover crash, you may have the right to compensation for your injuries, including for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Call me, Conal Doyle, Los Angeles personal injury attorney, at 310-385-0567 if you have been injured in an accident involving an SUV that rolled over. My team can help. Call today to learn more or to schedule a free consultation on your case.