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Have You or a Loved One Been Injured In an SUV Rollover Accident? We Can Help! Sport utility vehicles, commonly referred to as SUVs, have become quite popular with drivers over the last two decades. The combination of roomy interiors, higher driving profiles, a sense of comfort and secure off-road capabilities, and other desirable features have made these vehicles one of the fastest-selling segments of automobiles. However, the higher center of gravity of SUVs also makes these vehicles prone to rolling over and causing devastating and fatal accidents. In fact, SUVs have the highest rollover rate of any class of passenger vehicles, with most rollovers occurring when the SUV leaves the roadway.

The Los Angeles SUV rollover attorney at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas has years of experience in helping SUV rollover victims recover the full compensation they are entitled to under the law. We are dedicated, yet aggressive, in helping you get the money that you deserve for the injuries you suffered.

How SUV Rollovers Happen

An SUV rollover is one of the worst things that can happen to you while on the road. SUV rollovers may only occur in approximately 3 percent of all serious motor vehicle accidents, but these accidents account for about 30 percent of auto collision fatalities.

Given the right circumstances, any vehicle can roll over. However, sport utility vehicles are more likely to roll over because of their taller, narrower designs and higher center of gravity which make them more susceptible than traditional passenger vehicles.

When a vehicle rounds a curve, a sideways force shifts its center of gravity to one side. This can have a dramatic effect on the balance of the vehicle. The lateral forces increase with speed and also with rapid changes of direction. For example, if you make too sharp of a turn in one direction and then attempt to overcorrect it in the other direction, the transition can set up a pendulum effect that can eventually cause you to lose control.

The Grim Statistics of SUV Rollovers

By their very nature, SUV rollover accidents are more dangerous than other typical motor vehicle accidents. The false sense of heightened security most SUV drivers experience is the very same reason that makes these accidents more dangerous.

Statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) only justify the danger of these top-heavy sport utility vehicles:

• There are more than 11,000 fatal rollover accidents each year in the U.S.
• Rollover accidents account for more than half of all single-vehicle accident deaths
• SUV rollover accident increases the chance of serious injury by 36 percent
• More than 90 percent of rollover accidents involve a single vehicle

Even though SUVs are naturally more likely to roll as compared to other passenger vehicles, few sport-utility vehicles are built with basic roll bars. As such, when an SUV flips, the roof absorbs the brunt of the force. Thousands of SUVs are recalled each year because of their increased likelihood to roll or because they do not meet the standards set for automobiles by the NHTSA.

Protect Your Rights With an Experienced Los Angeles SUV Rollover Attorney

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in an SUV accident, contact the Law Offices of Samer Habbas. Our Los Angeles SUV rollover attorneys will work hard to help hold the responsible parties accountable and obtain compensation for your pain and suffering.

Please call us at 1-888-848-5084 to discuss your case with an expert Los Angeles SUV rollover attorney or you can fill out our free consultation form.

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