15 Passenger Van Rollovers

Rollover Accident Lawyers in Atlanta, Georgia

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), due to the extra length and width of 15 passenger vans, these vehicles require extra braking time and do not respond well to abrupt steering maneuvers.

Anyone who has been involved in any type of motor vehicle accident will assert that "it all happened so fast." Unfortunately, in the event of an emergency, 15 passenger vans and other multi passenger vans are not designed for fast reactions. This major design flaw costs people lives and causes others to suffer serious injuries.

At Harris, Penn & Lowry, LLP, We Hold Ourselves to a Higher Standard

At the law office of Harris, Penn & Lowry, LLP, in Atlanta, Georgia, we take a close look at every motor vehicle accident case we handle. While the auto-makers and insurance companies may not care about your recovery, our firm does. Our lawyers thoroughly investigate every crash and prepare a solid case for trial. We are respected for our diligent representation in auto defect litigation in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and throughout the United States.

When the Center of Gravity Changes — Disaster Results

As a matter of design, multi passenger vehicles have a higher center of gravity than cars and other vehicles. This factor in itself increases the chance for rollover in a single vehicle crash. However, other factors, such as worn tire tread and passenger weight can also come into play in accidents involving 15 passenger and other multi passenger vans.

• Tire tread: In wet or slippery road conditions, worn tires or low tire tread can cause the tires to slide, which in turn causes the vehicle to turn sideways. At high speeds, the vehicle is bound to start rolling over, especially with the vehicle's high center of gravity.
• Tire blowouts: In a car, a blown tire may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. However, in a multi passenger van, where center of gravity is much higher, tire blowouts can cause much more than losing control. The vehicle can violently flip over causing any unbelted passengers to fly into the roof.
• Passenger weight: In a car or truck, the weight of the passengers is evenly disbursed throughout the vehicle. However, in a multi passenger vehicle, many seats extend beyond the rear axle. When the vehicle is full or when the majority of the passengers are sitting in the rear of the vehicle, the weight is shifted to the back of the vehicle and the center of gravity is again shifted. This causes the vehicle to be more difficult to maneuver and more susceptible to rollover.

Our product liability attorneys carefully examine the rollover accident to determine if a design defect or other auto defect contributed to the crash or to the extent of the injuries. We aggressively pursue auto manufacturers and other negligent parties for their reckless zeal to place profit before safety.

When vehicle manufacturers have let you down, you know that you can trust us to do better. We are here for you, no matter what. Contact our Georgia auto defect attorneys for experienced representation following a multi passenger van rollover.

Our auto defects work is provided on a contingent fee basis—this means that you will pay our firm no attorneys' fees unless we are able to obtain a verdict or settlement in your case.

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