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Minivans roll over frequently due to their
higher center of gravity and narrow wheelbase compared
to regular sedans. In these rollovers, often
the occupants are seriously injured or killed due to
injuries from roof crush, roof collapse, tire failures,
seatback failures & defects, seatbelt injuries,
and fuel-related explosions. Most minivans (as well
as SUVs and light trucks) cannot withstand a rollover
without serious roof crush or collapse.
Minivans and other types of vans are some of
the most unstable cars on roads today. Despite
their high rollover risk, minivans do not have proper
roof structures or rollbar devices and most do not meet
the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
roof safety standards for automobiles. Most minivans
roll over when taking emergency action after steering
in one direction and then being forced to rapidly correct
in the opposite direction, in instances such as avoiding
another vehicle, an animal, or a person. The result
often times is a rollover. Rollovers occur because of
the absence of a lower center of gravity and a wider
track width, which allows most automobiles to skid,
spin and recover. But minivans and SUVs cannot safely
undergo these maneuvers without rolling over.
If you were injured in a minivan
rollover accident, contact our accident lawyers for
a free, confidential case evaluation.
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