An SUV’s high center of gravity, together with its increased weight adds to vehicle instability and tendency to roll during emergency maneuvering or collision. Because only a handful of SUVs are equipped with a roll bar, the roof of an SUV usually collapses in a rollover accident, increasing the possibility of occupant fatalities. Because they ride higher than many other vehicles, SUVs also present danger to smaller passenger cars on the road. In a collision with a smaller car, the SUV will impact the upper body of the passenger car, not its bumper, which was designed to withstand a collision. It’s been known since at least 1988 that SUVs pose more risks in crashes. However, the industry has successfully resisted attempts to mandate safety features that would protect drivers, passengers and other motorists in SUV car accidents. For instance, roll bars are no longer standard equipment on SUVs, but are among optional features that consumers must actively request and purchase.

At Wright & Schulte LLC, our Ohio car accident lawyer have successfully represented hundreds of people injured in SUV accidents, including:

• Lateral-force rollover, which occurs when a vehicle is going too fast on a curve, causing it to roll.
• Ramp rollovers, when the SUV rolls because one side of it rolls onto a ramp or other object.
• Side-slop rollover, which occurs when the SUV is driving in off-road conditions or unintentionally leaves the road.
• Sideways skid rollovers, when the vehicle’s rear end spins because the rear wheels lose traction, resulting in the tires hitting a curb or other object and causing the rollover.

Victims of SUV accidents often suffer serious head injuries, broke bones, spinal cord damage, and wrongful death. For many it could be months or even years before they fully recover from their injuries. It is essential for seriously injured SUV accident victims to obtain the compensation needed to cover medical bills for surgeries and rehabilitation, as well as lost wages while they are unable to work. The Ohio SUV accident lawyers at Wright & Schulte LLC are proud of their reputation for aggressively pursuing and holding responsible those who have caused injury. Our legal team has extensive experience investigating SUV crashes, and will utilize cutting-edge resources and technology to make sure your case is presented in the strongest possible way. Wright & Schulte LLC will identify all the parties responsible for your injuries, and honestly appraise any insurance company settlement offer for fairness. From the start, our legal team will begin preparing your SUV accident lawsuit for trial, and won’t hesitate to go to court if the insurance company refuses to reach a fair settlement.