Vehicle Rollover Crashes

Sometimes the vehicles you would think to be the safest on the road are actually the most dangerous. You may have purchased a new or used SUV thinking that its sheer size makes it safer on the road. However, the leading cause of deaths on our roads is vehicle rollovers. And SUVs are more prone to rollover than any other vehicle on the road. No one ever foresees driving along on a calm day and having their vehicle rollover. We all assume that our vehicles are made and protected in such a fashion that all four wheels will stay on the road. But if your vehicle does in fact rollover, not only is your body and vehicle turned upside down, but your life may be turned on its head. If you, a family member, or someone you know has been involved in an accident relating to a vehicle rollover call the Chandler Law Group. Here at the Chandler Law Group, we have over 25 years of legal and personal experience helping the good people of Alexandria, Charlottesville, Culpeper, Winchester, Fishersville, Fredericksburg, Front Royal, Garrisonville, Harrisonburg and Warrenton, Virginia, through these horrendous events.

Many people probably think that vehicle rollovers are uncommon. This is not true. Of all the vehicle crashes where someone has died, fully one third of these deaths involved a vehicle rollover. Nearly 10,000 people died in vehicle rollover accidents in 2002. We are dedicated to helping you through the hurdles and obstacles that inherently come with being involved in an accident related to a vehicle rollover.

First, who is to pay for my damages? Of course, there are the insurance companies who will attempt to pay the bare minimum. Insurance companies have adjustors and lawyers sifting through your policy looking for ways to avoid paying anything. Second, what about the responsibility of the car manufacturer? The manufacturers of cars, trucks, and SUVs have many responsibilities. All of their vehicles must be made along certain governmental regulations and guidelines. The auto industry, like many industries, looks to cut costs in any way possible. With many of our automakers moving oversees it may become more and more difficult to regulate the safety of these vehicles. The American automakers have lost profitability so you can bet they may be cutting corners in production in order to increase their bottom line. Chrysler just announced on February 5, 2007 that they were closing two US plants and cutting 10,000 workers. We here at the Chandler Law Group are aware of the processes and procedures of the automakers and insurance companies. Vehicle rollovers are already common and may likely increase. According to the Federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 61% of fatalities in rollover crashes come from SUVs with another 45% coming from pick-ups trucks. These numbers are astounding when viewed in light of the fact that 25 percent of all new vehicle sales were SUVs in 2004, putting over 22 million of them on our roads. Let our team of attorneys assist you in receiving the compensation you deserve for the injury or death of you or your loved ones.

Many people think that suing an automaker is impossible. We have proven this untrue. We have already secured a multi-million dollar verdict against Ford Motor Company. Most automakers, as with insurance companies, may wish to settle their claims in a more expedient manner.

The Chandler Law Group represents individuals just like you all over Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. We have offices in Charlottesville, Fishersville, Alexandria, Harrisonburg, Winchester, Garrisonville, and Fredericksburg. If you or someone you know has had their life impacted by a vehicle rollover, call the Chandler Law Group immediately for a consultation.

Library for Vehicle Rollover Crashes:

• SUV’s: You Aren’t as Safe as You Think   
  Description: SUV's have been marketed for years as "safe cars." But inherent design flaws and a tendency to roll over in accidents has proven that SUV's arent safe at all.
• Key Safety Features "Optional" in Some Cars   
  Description: Some of the safest cars on the road arent so safe once you take away the safety features that are "optional."
• New Anti-Rollover Technology in Cars   
  Description: The safest cars in America all have new anti-rollover technology. But none of them are American made.