A SUV Rollover accident occurs when a SUV turns over on its roof or side. A rollover is common following a SUV accident because of the sport utility vehicle’s high weight distribution and increased height. According to our New York SUV Rollover Lawyer group at Stephen Bilkis & Associates, once a SUV leaves the roadway due to loss of driver control, the vehicle can come across tripping mechanisms such as soft soil, ditches, or curbs which initiate the rollover sequence.

Not only are SUV’s more likely to rollover, but these vehicles can also lack proper roof support, which significantly decreases occupant space. Essentially when a SUV rolls over, weaker roofs, roof crush and failure of roof pillars allow passengers to become crushed. Our New York SUV Rollover Lawyer team states that this characteristic of SUVs results in higher fatality ratings and higher severe injury ratings for a SUV accident as compared to a car accident. While any injury from an auto accident can vary in severity, a SUV rollover accident can cause a severe brain injury or brain damage, permanent spinal cord injury, life-changing back injury and broken bones or amputation. In some SUV rollover accidents, especially in cases were the occupants were utilizing the safety belts, occupants can suffer from a wrongful death. If you or a loved one are suffering from a SUV rollover injury, contact our New York SUV Rollover Lawyer staff at Stephen Bilkis & Associates to discuss your legal options.

SUV rollover crashes can occur when a vehicle turns sharply while traveling too fast. The SUV’s higher center of gravity and narrower tire track make the vehicle more likely to rollover under these conditions. Other causes of a SUV rollover accident include:

• Defective product, such as a poorly manufactured tire or broken safety latch
• Lack of appropriate safety features, including lack of electronic stability control
• Wet or slippery road conditions
• Violations of traffic regulations
• Mechanical failure

If you were involved in a SUV rollover accident because of a mechanical failure, you may be eligible to file a product liability claim against the vehicle’s manufacturer. A product liability claim can also be filed if the SUV did not have appropriate safety features. Contact our office to discuss your potential claim.

If you or a loved one is suffering from a personal injury due to a SUV rollover accident, our staff can help you. To discuss your case and learn about your legal options, contact our New York SUV Rollover Lawyer group at Stephen Bilkis & Associates at 1-800-NY-NY-Law. We have offices throughout the New York City area in Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn and in Westchester County. We also have offices in the Long Island area in Nassau County and Suffolk County.