Sport Utility Vehicle Rollover Accident Attorneys
Defective Vehicles In The News
Motor vehicle and sport utility vehicle rollover accidents happen for a number of reasons: careless driving, hazardous road or weather conditions, distractions, drunken driving, inexperienced drivers, signal malfunctions, etc.
But sometimes the cause of an accident is the fault of a defective vehicle or a defective part. Other times, a defective automobile may not have caused the accident, but may contribute to the severity of the accident or injuries, or may be the cause of death.
Although we like to think that our cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles are safe – and that if there is a known problem we can trust the manufacturer to recall the defective vehicle or defective auto part -- sadly that is not always the case. Or, we believe we can trust NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) to act as our watchdog in testing and monitoring motor vehicles, but that cannot always be trusted either.
Thousands of innocent people are injured, maimed, disfigured,
disabled or killed every year because of defective cars or sport utility vehicle rollovers. Although
it is horrifying to think that a vehicle manufacturer would
put profits above the life or safety of the driving public,
there are many examples of that situation, for example the
Ford Explorer/Firestone tire travesty.
It should be incumbent on vehicle manufacturers to ensure
that they first make vehicles that are safe to drive, second selling
vehicles that are crash-worthy in the event of a collision
or accident and third notify the public and NHTSA (National Highway
Transportation and Safety Association) immediately of any
known or suspected defects. The technology now exists to build
safer motor vehicles and to instantly notify owners of any
safety issues, but sadly, economics often override safety
issues.
Accident victims and drivers are often unaware that a defective
vehicle may be a contributing factor in a sport utility vehicle rollover accident or any other accident, and car
manufacturers frequently deny the fact that the vehicle itself
might be at fault in an accident. This website seeks to educate
consumers about the many defects that can cause or contribute
to motor vehicle accidents so the public can know the truth
and seek proper redress.
If you or someone you know has been involved in a sport utility vehicle rollover accident or any other kind of accident, and a defective vehicle or part may have contributed to the accident, please call us for more information.
The law firm of Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Echsner & Proctor, P.A. is nationally recognized as the fourth-winningest law firm in the United States. Our attorneys specialize in product liability cases and claims.
If you or a loved one has been harmed in a sport utility vehicle rollover accident, please call or email our experienced sport utility vehicle accident lawyers today. We'll evaluate your claim for free and help you get the justice you deserve.
To contact our sport utility vehicle attorneys please call 888-435-7001 or email us today.
Levin • Papantonio • Thomas • Mitchell • Echsner & Proctor, P.A.
316 South Baylen Street, Suite 600 • Pensacola, FL 32502-5996
