A Safer SUV: Preventing Rollover

People are afraid to fly, afraid to play extreme sports, and afraid to bungee jump, and yet they jump into their vehicles without batting an eyelash. Unfortunately, more deaths are contributed to motor vehicle crashes than almost any other health or accident cause. That doesn’t mean you have to stop driving, but what it does mean is that you should take extra precautions to stay safe while on the road, for your sake and for the sake of other drivers. For SUV owners, this means taking positive... Read more »

SUV Rollover Accidents - What to Know Before Buying an SUV

SUVs - Sport Utility Vehicles - are more popular than ever. Ownership of SUVs increased dramatically by 250% in the United States from 1995 to 2002 as many people, especially families, were seduced into buying an SUV partly in the belief that bigger meant safer. If you are thinking of buying an SUV, there is good news and bad news as far as safety is concerned. In general an SUV is more than twice as likely to roll over in an accident as a car. Children are especially at risk, they are three times... Read more »

SUV Rollover Deaths

Shortly after the turn of the millennium, sport utility vehicles began experiencing awful difficulties with pre-mounted tires that accompanied the vehicle when it left the lot. Specifically, the Firestone tire company began experiencing terrible difficulties in manufacturing new tires, and this difficulty became a direct influence in causing SUV rollover deaths. In a study conducted by the United States government, it was found that around 300 people died in SUV accidents involving a rollover in... Read more »

SUV Rollover Accident Lawyers

The worst has happened and you are dealing with the aftermath of a death or deaths caused by an SUV rollover. As you and your family struggle to pick up the pieces and move on with life, there are many appropriate and necessary actions to attend to, including a funeral and burial for the person or people who have been killed. Many who have lost loved ones then decide upon an additional plan of action, which includes investigating legal options. Consulting with SUV rollover accident lawyers is... Read more »

How to Deal with an SUV Rollover

SUV rollovers are notoriously dangerous. Thousands of motor vehicles are involved in rollovers every single year, and the unfortunately thing about that is not only are many of these accidents preventable, but also that once people get into accidents, they have absolutely no idea what to do. If you own an SUV it is important to learn about rollovers so that you can avoid them and, God forbid your SUV does rollover, you know what to do. SUV rollovers occur because Sport Utility Vehicles have a high... Read more »

SUV Rollover Injuries: Just the Facts, Ma’am

Starting in the mid-1990s, sport utility vehicles, known colloquially as SUVs, began to receive a lot of attention when accidents became prevalent due to poor body design, faulty tires, and excessive speed. As SUV rollover injuries increased, sport utility vehicles went through a period of extreme unpopularity, as consumers became wary of the level of safety available. Although manufacturers have made many improvements to sport utility vehicles since that time, accidents still occur. Before heading... Read more »

Demystifying an SUV Safety Report: Are Rollovers a Threat?

When it comes to SUV rollovers, most people commonly approach them in one of two ways, either they are worried about the danger of rollover every time they get into an SUV or they brush it off as a myth, believing that SUV rollovers are only as common as any other vehicle rolling over. The truth, however, is somewhere in between these two trains of thought. Riding in an SUV isnt a death sentence as long as the driver is cautious and follows all traffic rules, but at the same time, Sport Utility Vehicles... Read more »

What You Need to Know about SUV’s

It is no surprise that SUVs are among the most popular cars in the United States. SUVs provide amble room, and can handle adverse driving conditions and surfaces. They are the perfect vehicle for the busy family on the go. There are a number of problems with SUVs, however, that need to be kept in mind while purchasing any new vehicle in order to ensure that you can purchase the very best SUV for you and your family. Poteneial problems with SUVs Fuel economy is always a concern when buying a new SUV.... Read more »