Rollover Accidents
When purchasing a vehicle, it is important to consider its safety features and rating. Recently, mass media has covered several instances of automotive defects, such as the Toyota recall, which can compromise a driver’s safety and wellbeing. Certain vehicles are more susceptible to rollovers, an automotive defect that can cause serious injury, and in some cases, even death.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of a rollover accident, your vehicle’s manufacturer may be liable for your damages. Contact the New York City rollover accident attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP to discuss your grounds for taking legal action. Call 1-888-244-2273 today to schedule a free case evaluation.
Causes of Rollovers
Frequently, rollovers occur because of one of the following things:
- High speed turning, causing the car’s weight to shift to one side and, consequently, roll
- Loss of control of the vehicle, causing it to careen off road, or over a curb
- The vehicle was hit from the side, or “t-boned”
These are not the only ways to induce a rollover accident.
Rollover Safety Rating
Vehicles with an increased risk of rollovers have common characteristics: a high center of gravity and a narrow axel distance between its wheels.
Automotive manufacturers are not required to evaluate a vehicle’s rollover susceptibility; however, many do. The method of evaluation considers a vehicle’s center of gravity in conjunction with the width between its two front tires. A five star rating indicates that the vehicle has less than a 10% chance of a rollover, and a one star rating indicates a risk greater than 40% for a rollover accident.
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If you or someone you know has been the victim of a rollover accident, contact the New York City rollover accident attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 1-888-244-2273 today.
