ROLLOVER ACCIDENTS MAY OCCUR MORE OFTEN IN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES CALL BAY AREA ATTORNEYS NOW (Part 1 of 2)

In recent years, the sport utility vehicle (SUV) has gained popularity with consumers because of its efficiency and roomy cargo area. However, SUVs pose an unexpected danger that sedans may not. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration releases reports about the safety of various cars and uses different tests and information to determine the scores of the cars. A vehicle’s stability is dependent on its height, width between the tires, its suspension system, tire grip and location of its engine mount. Although the weight of extra passengers in sedans may keep it more grounded and less likely to roll over, it is actually the opposite for SUVs. The extra weight may actually make it more likely for a SUV to flip over. Have you been injured in a rollover accident as a result of the vehicle’s design? If so, you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

In Los Angeles on May 29, 2009, a civil court judge awarded Sukhsagar Pannu $21.1 million for injuries that he sustained when his Land Rover Discovery SUV flipped over several times after a collision. Pannu sustained permanent injury and lost use of his arms and legs, and requires around the clock care. The judge granted him the damages based on the fact that the vehicle’s high center of gravity made it more susceptible to rolling over, and that the roof collapsed too easily, which caused Pannu’s spinal injury. The damages that were awarded to Pannu will help with his care for the rest of his life.

Being severely injured in a car accident can put everything on hold, and may destroy your life before you know it. Being injured can take a toll on a person and his/her family financially and emotionally. Many families may not be able to live on a single income, or even pay for their medical bills as they come. These are all things that you may recover if you were wrongfully injured in a car accident. Large insurance companies may be intimidating and may not fully cooperate with you if you are without an experienced attorney. That’s why you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation, and learn about your rights. You’re not alone in your injures; there are people like our attorneys who can help you. Go to our website, www.alawpro.com to learn more about spinal cord injuries and car accidents.