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Ford Explorer SUV Rollover | Tire Defects | Auto Defects

Every year, dozens of Florida residents die or suffer life-changing injuries in rollover accidents involving sports utility vehicles, or SUVs. The cause of death or injury is often not the accident itself, but the fact that the vehicle rolled over. In many cases, the driver or passenger could have walked away from the accident if not for the injuries suffered in the rollover.

The personal injury attorneys at TKO in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, represent people who have suffered catastrophic injuries in SUV rollover accidents. We also represent family members of people who have died in SUV rollover accidents.

At TKO, we have gathered some of the top personal lawyers in southern Florida into one law firm to provide superior service to injured people. The firm has achieved multi-million dollar recoveries for our clients, including a recovery of $2,500,000 for an elderly woman involved in a car accident in Palm Beach County, and $1,750,000 for a woman who sustained multiple complex injuries in a car accident in Broward County.

Holding SUV Manufacturers Accountable

Many people who bought SUVs did so because they perceived the vehicles as being safe. The high seating position and the mass of the vehicles made drivers think that they and their passengers were more likely to be protected in an accident. In reality, the opposite is true. The high center of gravity in an SUV makes it prone to roll over in an accident.

SUV rollover accidents may happen following a tire blowout, a collision, or an emergency evasive maneuver. While all SUVs and trucks more likely will be involved in rollover accidents than cars, some SUVs are more dangerous than others are. The Ford Explorer, made by Ford Motors, has proven to be one of the most unsafe vehicles on the road when it comes to rollover accidents—causing thousands of traffic deaths and catastrophic injuries in Florida and nationwide.

Ford Explorer Blamed for Rollover Deaths

When Ford Explorer SUVs were first linked to rollover accidents in late 1990s, Ford passed the blame to Firestone tires. However, studies of crash statistics involving SUVs have linked the Ford Explorer to a disproportionate number of rollover accidents, even when equipped with tires made by Goodyear and other tire manufacturers.

Ford's own internal tests showed that the Ford Explorer was prone to rollover accidents. One internal report showed that the vehicle lifted two wheels off the ground when cornering at 55 miles per hour on fully inflated tires. Rather than correct the problem, Ford choose to reduce the recommended inflation pressure of the Firestone tires that came standard with the vehicle. The quick-fix solution put drivers at risk, especially in states like Florida where hot roads can cause under-inflated tires to overheat and blow.

Protecting Consumers

When SUV manufacturers such as Ford fail to protect consumers, the lawyers at TKO will stand up for the injured. We will put a lot of time and attention into every SUV rollover case we handle. While the case may settle quickly, our lawyers need to interview all possible witnesses and talk to the leading SUV rollover experts to prove your case, should we need to go to trial. Only then can we assure that we've done what we can so that you receive the maximum compensation you are owed.

In addition to SUV rollover accidents, we represent victims of auto defects, such as seat belts and airbags that fail to restrain occupants in crashes, defective seat backs and door locks that fail under the stress of an accident, and unsafe auto glass.

Free Consultation for SUV Rollover and auto defect victims

We charge our clients nothing up front. Our attorneys will invest their time and the full financial and legal resources of our firm into proving your case. If we are successful, our fee will be a percentage of your recovery. If we make no recovery, you owe us no attorneys' fees. Furthermore, Florida law says that the insurance companies pay attorneys' fees in many cases, which allows us to provide you full compensation for your injuries.

Contact a Florida SUV Rollover lawyer  at TKO for a free case evaluation. Se habla español.