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Despite high gasoline prices, sport utility vehicles (SUV) remain among the most popular vehicles sold in America. The propensity for SUVs to roll over is no longer in reasonable dispute. Government statistics show that SUVs are at least three times more likely to be involved in rollover accidents than ordinary automobiles. Thousands of people die in SUV rollovers, and our Pennsylvania Rollover Lawyers have successfully represented plaintiffs in rollover accident cases.

SUV Rollovers are more common than automobile rollovers because SUVs have a higher center of gravity than automobiles and they do not typically contain a roll bar to mitigate the effect of a rollover. There has been widespread investigation of rollover accidents, including Congressional investigation. Many have speculated as to the reasons why auto makers continue to make vehicles when there is a known risk of harm, and most of the speculation revolves around the profitability of SUVs, which is generally thought to exceed that of regular automobiles.

Whatever the cause, the fact remains that SUV rollovers are going to happen, and when they do, they are likely to yield serious injuries. SUV accident victims are often left with brain injury, head trauma, spinal cord injury, broken bones and many other injuries.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania is no exception, as SUV rollover cases are as common here as they are throughout the country. SUV rollover accident cases raise issues beyond those raised in an ordinary negligence case. Specifically, SUV rollover cases often involve product liability claims against the manufacturer of the SUV and its component parts, as well as others. As with any important legal matter, you need experienced SUV Rollover Accident Lawyers to represent your interests. The Pennsylvania Rollover Accident Attorneys at Haggerty & Silverman are experienced in all facets of product liability litigation including claims arising from SUV Rollovers. If you were involved in an SUV rollover accident. then don't wait to contact our Lancaster, Pennsylvania based SUV rollover accident attorneys. For a free evaluation of the merits of your SUV rollover claim, please complete our online SUV rollover claim form.

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