Sports utility vehicle (SUV) rollover accidents are occurring more frequently as the vehicles grow in popularity. In 2000, 36% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes involved SUV rollovers. Today 25% of motor vehicles purchased in the US are SUVs. Rollovers are not as common as other types of accidents, but when they occur they are much more likely to cause catastrophic injury and death. SUVs Roll by Design SUVs are more likely to roll than other vehicles by the nature of their design. They were not originally intended for everyday driving, but were designed for use in off-road conditions. Some [...]
