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Accident Injury Lawyers in Kansas City Help Victims of Missouri SUV Rollover Crashes

A Missouri SUV rollover is a car accident in which the SUV rolls onto its roof one or more times. SUV accidents may be a single-vehicle crashes or the result of a multi-vehicle accident. SUV rollover accidents are the leading cause of SUV traffic fatalities in the United States.

Every year, more than 10,000 people die in SUV rollover accidents. Rollover crashes are especially dangerous because they often involve multiple impacts. These types of crashes increase the likelihood of traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. There is also a high risk that a driver or passenger will be ejected from the vehicle. Victims who survive rollover accidents are often left with disabling injuries.

Only three percent of traffic accidents involve SUV rollovers; however, SUV rollovers are responsible for 31% of vehicle-occupant deaths. Nearly 80% of SUV accident fatalities occur in rollovers. In fact, according to the National Highway Transportation safety Administration (NHTSA), SUVs are the only type of vehicle in which the number of occupant deaths in rollover crashes exceeds the number of occupant deaths in non-rollover accidents.

Why do SUV rollover accidents occur?

An SUV's suspension is raised higher than in an ordinary passenger car in order accommodate the vehicle's four-wheel drive. This raises the SUV's center of gravity and makes the vehicle more likely to tip over after a crash.

Another reason SUV's are more likely to rollover is the distance between the right and left wheel or track width. Vehicles with a narrow track width are more stable than vehicles with a wide track width.

Eighty-five percent of SUV rollover accidents occur as single-vehicle crashes. Reasons for single vehicle SUV rollover crashes include:

• Excessive speed
  
• Driving too fast for the road conditions
• Driving while intoxicated
• Overcorrecting for a sudden turn
• Swerving to avoid another vehicle or a road hazard
• Dangerous road conditions
• Dangerous weather conditions

Regardless of the cause, a Missouri SUV rollover accident can be devastating. If you have been seriously injured in a Missouri SUV rollover, you may be able to claim compensation for your medical bills, property damage and more. However, without an attorney, you may not get fair compensation. Our accident injury lawyers in Kansas City will deal with the insurance companies on your behalf and will fight for your settlement.

If you, or your loved one, have been injured in an SUV rollover accident in Missouri, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616. Ask to schedule a free consultation with an accident injury lawyer in Kansas City.

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