San Diego Passenger Van Accident Attorneys
Auto, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents: Passenger Van Accidents
15-Passenger Vans are Dangerous and Susceptible to Rolling Over During an Auto Accident. A Successful Passenger Van Accident Lawyer Not Only Pursues Compensation from the At-Fault Driver but the Manufacturer of the Passenger Van.
There are many benefits to passenger vans. They can carry a large number of people yet allow enough room for all passengers to be comfortable. They are seen on the roads quite often. Many San Diego car rental and airport shuttles use these types of vans to transport people. Also, tour companies and churches use 15-passenger vans to transport their passengers throughout San Diego and Southern California.
Unfortunately, passenger vans have an increased chance of being in rollover traffic accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than fifteen hundred passengers were involved in passenger van crashes between 1990 and 2002. Of these, 657 passenger vans were in fatal, single vehicle traffic collisions, including 349 rollover accidents. Generally, passenger van accidents are through no fault of the driver. These rollover accidents can be caused by:
- The van being too top heavy
- The van being overloaded beyond it's maximum limit
- Underinflated tires
- Making emergency maneuvers, and these vans are not designed to withstand sudden turns.
To counteract some of these issues, a passenger van driver must make sure to:
- Have proper training and experience to drive these vehicles
- Keep passengers in their seats and properly fastened
- Do not load anything on top of the vehicle
- Check the tire pressure often, especially on long trips
If you are a worried 15-passenger van owner or passenger, it will be best to take your van to a mechanic to make sure you are driving a safe vehicle. Despite all of these safety precautions, passenger vans can still be involved in accidents and the results can be deadly. If you have ever been involved in a passenger van accident, be sure to contact our San Diego personal injury law office. The car accident attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group have successfully represented numerous passenger van accident clients in the past. Please contact our law office at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation and helpful information about your passenger van accident claim.
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