SUV Accident Attorney

SUV and Rollover Accidents in Des Moines, Mason City and Cedar Rapids

An SUV is a Sports Utility Vehicle, first created in the 1980's as a popular family vehicle that was versatile and convenient for accommodating more passengers as well as cargo, such as sports equipment, pets and other things.  However, it was soon discovered that due to the high center of gravity in the wheel base of these types of vehicles, they tended to rollover easily under certain conditions.  Since 1992 the number of passenger deaths involving SUVs has risen steadily up to 2007.  Although part of this increase was due to the fact that many more SUVs are on the road every year due to their popularity, it still remains that according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, over 4900 deaths occurred in SUVs in 2007 alone.  Much has been done over the years by car manufacturers to improve the safety of these vehicles, but they still are at risk of rollover accidents much more frequently than passenger vehicles.

Because consumers expect the products to buy to be safe when used as intended, having a higher risk of an accident due to a design flaw indicates negligence on the part of the manufacturer.  If you or a loved one has been injured in an SUV accident and believe it may be related to its design, contact our auto accident attorneys so that we may review your case and determine the best actions to take to pursue a claim on your behalf.

Pursuing Compensation For Your SUV Accident

In any automobile accident, there may be more than one person who was liable for an accident.  If your SUV accident was caused by another driver but your SUV also rolled over in the process, negligence may be pursued not only against the other driver but the manufacturer as well.  At the McGuire Law Firm, our Iowa accident lawyers will carefully review all of the facts of the accident and take the appropriate legal action to ensure you obtain the maximum possible compensation for your losses.  If you or a loved one have been injured and have had to obtain medical treatment, you are entitled to recoup your losses, in addition to claiming any lost wages, property damage as well as pain and suffering.  With our skilled and caring attorneys, we will aggressively work towards a successful settlement of your SUV accident.  Contact us today to find out how we can assist you. We offer our services throughout Iowa, including Mason City, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City and Cedar Rapids.