Philadelphia SUV Accident Lawyers

SUV Accidents

Estimates from mid-decade suggest there are over 20 million SUVs currently driving on America's roads.

If you or a family member has been injured in or by a sport utility vehicle (SUV), you are not alone. Statistics compiled by organizations like NHTSA (The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) suggest that SUV rollover accidents alone account for upwards of 10,000 deaths per year on average. 60% of all deaths in SUV accidents are due to rollovers. This is partially because many SUVs are designed with a relatively high center of gravity and thus, despite their massive size, they are easier to upend.

Many SUV owners have brought class action lawsuits against manufacturers of vehicles, such as the Cadillac Escalade, the Dodge Durango, and the Ford Explorer, for their predilection to rollover and for their lack of effective safety features.

Injuries due to SUV rollover accidents can run the gamut from fractures of the neck and spine to trauma and contusions to paralysis and death. Certain classes of injuries tend to correlate with specific design vulnerabilities. For instance, the S-10 Chevy Blazer was found to have a relatively weak roof, which tended to collapse during rollover. As a result, as S-10 Chevy Blazer drivers tended to suffer injuries most common in roof-collapse/rollover cases.

Whether an SUV's design or mechanical upkeep might be implicated in a liability case or a negligent driver or hazardous road condition might be at fault, you need serious counsel to ensure that your rights as a claimant are protected. Look to our website to connect you with Philadelphia SUV accident attorneys here at Cherry Fieger and Marciano, LLP. You can read biographies of our partners on site, call 1-888-684-7192 to set up a free consultation, or simply browse for useful tips for SUV accident victims.