Auto Accident Attorneys for Tampa SUV Rollover Accident Cases

Rollover accidents are by far the leading cause of injuries and deaths for SUV, truck, and minivan occupants. Each year, thousands of Tampa Bay area residents are critically injured or killed as a result of rollover accidents. Due to the enormous expense of medical bills, lost wages, and future medical care, victims of rollover accidents should consult with experienced auto accident attorneys in the Tampa Bay area to protect their rights.

Working as an auto accident attorney based in Tampa for many years, Dale Appell, P.A. has dedicated his career to helping the injured recoup the losses caused by the negligence of others. This includes the negligence of auto makers who manufactured SUVs, trucks, and minivans with design flaws that make them prone to rollover accidents.

Study after study has shown that auto makers should have been aware of the inherent danger posed by SUVs, minivans, and trucks, and the injuries caused by these unsafe vehicles have become a focal point for numerous auto accident attorneys. Tampa and its surrounding communities are no exception; there are many residents of Tampa, Clearwater, St Petersburg, Pasco County, Polk County, and beyond who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, burn injuries, and wrongful death due to rollover accidents.

What makes SUVs, vans, and trucks prone to rollover accidents? Typically it's a combination of a high center of gravity and a narrow distance between the left and right wheels. A high center of gravity means the vehicle's weight is concentrated toward the top of the vehicle, making it top-heavy and more likely to tip over. The narrow distance between the left and right wheels only adds to the instability of the vehicle, giving it less of a base to hold it upright. These design flaws have proven to be extremely hazardous. In the last decade, SUVs have been more than twice as likely to rollover as standard passenger cars.

In the past couple of years, vehicle manufacturers have made some changes to their SUV's, vans, and trucks which have shown great promise in reducing the amount of rollover accidents. However, there are still millions of older SUVs, trucks, and vans on the road that are susceptible to rollover accidents.

If you or a family member has been in any type of rollover accident with serious or fatal injuries in the Tampa Bay area, please protect your rights by consulting with experienced, qualified auto accident attorneys. Tampa personal injury attorney Dale Appell invites you to call or e-mail us for a free consultation about your auto accident case. We'll fight for the results you deserve.