New York 15 Passenger Van Rollover Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a 15 passenger van rollover accident in New York, please contact a New York injury lawyer at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro today to discuss your case. The auto product liability law firm of Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro is respected for our successful case outcomes and the impressive verdicts and settlements that we acquire on behalf of our injured clients. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients throughout the State of New York since our firm was established in 1990. Call today to set up your free consultation.

For years, people across the country have used passenger vans to transport groups of people, their luggage, and equipment. When you see these vans you will most likely see a wide variety of passengers, including business professionals, school children, college students, and church members. Unfortunately, these large vehicles are not safe due to design defects that are known by the manufacturers of the vans.

The defects in these vehicles include the vehicle's body size, shape, and the unreasonable capacity allowances that are recommended. For example, you should never have a passenger van filled to full capacity with fifteen people and their cargo because the vehicle is very hard to control when it is fully loaded. In fact, when a 15 passenger van is transporting fifteen people and their cargo, the vehicle is approximately 70% more likely to be involved in a rollover accident.

Cargo vans are very top heavy and most have rears that extend extremely far past the rear wheels, some up to five and a half feet. This increases the vehicle's chances of rolling over and fishtailing, which may result in serious physical injuries or death.

The following are some important 15 passenger van accident statistics:

• In a recent 12 year period, there have been more than 1,575 fatal 15 passenger van accidents.
• Since 1990 more than 1,110 people have died due to passenger van accidents, with more than 650 of the deaths occurring from single vehicle accidents.
• There are about 500,000 15 passenger vans currently registered and being used throughout the United States.
• It is in violation of Federal law to transport school aged children in 15 passenger vans for school related activities.

Many manufacturers have the ability to prevent their vans from placing innocent drivers and passengers at risk by adding additional wheels to the vehicle for stabilization, although most companies choose not to because of the expense involved. The careless manufacturers of 15 passenger vans must be held liable for the serious injuries, disabilities, and deaths that their vehicles cause when involved in rollover accidents. As the victim of a 15 passenger van rollover accident, you have the right to hold the manufacturer responsible for their negligence by hiring aggressive legal representation and bringing legal action against the manufacturer.

If you have suffered injuries as the result of a 15 passenger van accident in New York, please contact the experienced 15 passenger van rollover lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.

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