Rollovers

SUV and Van Defects and Accidents

Despite what you may think, an SUV is one of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. SUVs, conversion vans, and minivans are dangerous vehicles, and are much more likely to cause an accident. Automakers market the safety of these vehicles, despite the fact that they are more prone to rollovers than passenger cars. The attorneys of the Law Offices of Tyler & Peery will seek to hold these companies accountable for the injuries they caused you and your family.

Since 1990, people throughout Texas have sought the legal counsel of our firm. Located in San Antonio, Texas, we represent people who are victims of automaker negligence. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation about your case.

Causes of a Rollover

The design of a SUV or large van contributes to its instability and momentum, which leads to rollovers. People buy these large vehicles thinking they are safe, but in actuality, these vehicles may put their family members' lives in jeopardy. Some reasons why vehicles such as SUVs are dangerous include:

• Instability caused by a higher center of gravity and a narrow wheel base
• Momentum caused by high vehicle weight
• Lack of proper electronic stability control
• Tire blowouts that cause the vehicle to lose control

Dangers in a Rollover

Any accident involving a vehicle rollover is dangerous to drivers and occupants. A rollover in a vehicle with structural integrity problems makes things even worse. A properly designed automobile provides sufficient protection during most accidents. When an automaker improperly designs a vehicle, however, injuries can be severe. These automobiles can cause a:

• Roof crush because of an improper design
• Occupant ejection because of a defective door or window
• Defective seatbelts that fail to hold occupants in place

At the Law Offices of Tyler & Peery, our lawyers represent people throughout Texas, including people in Hidalgo County, Frio County, Tarrant County, and Bexar County. To learn more about your case, contact us for a free initial consultation.