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Know Your Risks of a Texas Rollover Accident in a Passenger Van

Van_accidentOur Galveston, TX personal injury lawyers have noticed an unusual number of serious passenger van crashes in the news lately. So we want to remind readers to be aware of your rollover risk in a passenger van.

Passenger vans have a greater tendency to end in a rollover during a crash than most other types of vehicles. The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) was so concerned with your rollover risk in a passenger van that the agency even issued a special safety report on the topic: Evaluation of the Rollover Propensity of 15-Passenger Vans.

The NTSB report warns that fully loading a passenger van causes the center of gravity of the vehicle to move rearward and upward, increasing its tendency to trip into a rollover. It also increases the propensity for loss of driver control in the event of an emergency. Our Galveston, TX personal injury lawyers emphasize that the higher the speed at which a passenger van travels, and the heavier it’s loaded, the greater are its chances of a rollover during a crash.

Click on the link to read about a recent fatal passenger van rollover during a crash in Texas.

Some Safety Features that could Reduce Your Rollover Risk in a Passenger Van

  • Antilock brakes that use speed sensors, valves, pumps, and controllers to stop the vehicle in a safe manner.
  • Traction control systems that sense when a tire is slipping or losing traction and then automatically activates braking systems and slows engine speed.
  • Lane departure systems that alert a driver when sensors detect that the van has left its driving lane.
  • Electronic stability control (ESC) systems that use computer technology to monitor the vehicle’s speed and direction and to stabilize the vehicle.

Contact Us if You or a Loved One has been Hurt in a Texas Rollover Accident

Our Galveston, TX personal injury lawyers always provide you with a free and confidential initial legal consultation to discuss your accident injury and evaluate your potential eligibility for financial compensation. You have no obligation to hire an attorney. And we don’t charge you any attorney’s fees unless we WIN your case for you. So call today at 281-369-4363. Or just fill out our online contact form to receive your free legal consultation. Let our Galveston, TX personal injury lawyers’ more than 15 years of experience guide you to your road to financial recovery after a serious Texas rollover accident.