15 Passenger Van Accident Attorneys

The aggressive California Personal Injury Attorneys and 15 Passenger Van Accident Lawyers at Nadrich & Cohen, LLP are here to help you in your time of need, with offices conveniently located throughout Southern California. We represent the victims of serious injuries, including auto, pedestrian, van, and SUV rollover accidents. We have recovered over $75,000,000 on behalf of our personal injury clients. If you or a loved one has been injured in a 15 passenger van accident contact a 15 passenger van accident lawyer at Nadrich & Cohen, LLP today for superior legal advice and representation.

For years, churches, schools, businesses, and other organizations have been using 15 Passenger vans as a means of transporting large groups of people and cargo. The vans are able to occupy a driver and fourteen passengers. These vans have been deemed unsafe and many have been recalled in recent years. Although 15 passenger vans make up only 0.25% of vehicles on the road, they are involved in a higher amount of rollovers than cars and family sized vans.  The majority of 15 passenger vans have been manufactured by Dodge and GMC, although Dodge discontinued the manufacturing of these vehicles in 2002.

The following is 15 passenger van information and statistics:

• 15 passenger vans have a high rate of rollovers in single-vehicle accidents.
• Since 1990 over 400 people have died in single-vehicle 15 passenger van rollovers in 15 passenger vans.
• There are close to 500,000 15 passenger vans still being driven in the U.S. today.
• 15 passenger vans have a 70% chance of rollover if they are filled with more than 15 people.

15 passenger vans are a serious problem that has been ignored by rental agencies and car dealerships. Many people are still are unaware of the dangers associated 15 passenger vans. The rear end of these vans may extend over four feet past the rear wheels which adds to the vehicles risk of fishtailing and/or rolling over. 15 passenger vans are known to be top heavy vehicles, which along with large amounts of cargo is a dangerous combination. When the van has reached maximum occupancy and has been loaded up with cargo it has a greater possibility to rollover because the center of gravity has shifted. The operator of the vehicle may also loose control of the van in the event of emergency maneuvering.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an accident involving a 15 passenger van call the aggressive personal injury attorneys at Nadrich & Cohen, LLP for a free consultation.

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