Hurt in an SUV Crash or Rollover? Talk to an Orlando SUV Accident Lawyer Who Goes to Trial.

SUVs have a higher center of gravity than sedans, which makes them more likely to roll over. In a rollover, people inside face roof crush, partial or full ejection and violent forces as the vehicle tumbles. SUVs are also heavier, so when one hits a smaller car, the people in that car absorb much more force. Their height also creates larger blind spots, which contributes to crashes with pedestrians and cyclists.

Call 911, don't leave the scene and get medical care right away; rollover injuries are often serious even when adrenaline hides the pain, and PIP can deny benefits if you wait more than 14 days. Photograph the vehicle from every side, the tires, skid marks and the road. Don't let the SUV be repaired or scrapped. Get witness information, don't give recorded statements to any insurer, and call our SUV accident attorneys at (407) 777-8888 so we can preserve the vehicle and its data recorder.

Yes. If a design defect, manufacturing defect or failure to warn caused the crash or made your injuries worse, you may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer or seller. Common SUV issues include roofs that collapse in a rollover, tires prone to blowouts, faulty electronic stability control and seat belt failures. These cases require engineering experts and careful evidence preservation, and they follow different deadlines than a standard crash claim.

Usually the at-fault driver first. Federal law generally shields rental companies from liability just because they own the vehicle, but a rental company can be responsible for its own negligence, such as renting an SUV with a known defect or skipping required maintenance. The manufacturer may be liable for a defect. Your own auto policy, the rental company's coverage and any credit card rental coverage may all come into play. Our attorneys sort out which policies apply.

There isn't a reliable average, because rollover cases vary so much. Value depends on the injuries, the medical care you'll need, lost income, who was at fault, how much insurance is available and whether a product defect gives you a claim against a manufacturer. Cases involving brain injuries, spinal cord injuries or a death are typically worth far more than minor-injury claims. We'll review your case for free and give you an honest assessment.

For most crashes on or after March 24, 2023, you have two years to file a negligence lawsuit under Florida Statutes § 95.11. Wrongful death claims have two years from the date of death. Product liability claims against manufacturers follow different deadlines. The vehicle's data recorder, the tires and surveillance footage can be lost within weeks, so contact us right away and we'll send preservation letters.

Rollovers in particular cause traumatic brain injuries from roof crush and ejection, spinal cord injuries and paralysis, crush injuries to the chest, pelvis and limbs, burns, internal organ damage and amputations. Even without a rollover, the size and weight of an SUV can cause devastating injuries to the people in a smaller car it hits.

Often, yes. An SUV accident claim may involve the at-fault driver, the SUV manufacturer, a tire manufacturer, a repair or maintenance shop, and sometimes a rental company or the agency responsible for the road. Each has separate insurance and separate lawyers. Our SUV accident attorneys identify every responsible party and pursue each one.