California 15-Passenger Van Lawyer

15 Passenger Van Rollovers

Fifteen-passenger vans pose a particularly high risk of rollover accidents. The problem is so severe that some insurance companies will no longer insure 15-passenger vans.

Between 1990 and 2002, there were 1,576 15-passenger vans involved in fatal crashes that resulted in 1,111 fatalities to van occupants, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Of these, 657 vans were in fatal, single vehicle crashes, of which 349 rolled over.

Heavily loaded 15-passenger vans are particularly susceptible to rollover accidents. NHTSA research shows the rollover accident risk of 15-passenger vans increases dramatically as the number of occupants increases from fewer than five to more than 10. Vans with 10 or more occupants had a rollover rate nearly three times that of vans with fewer than five occupants.

If you were injured in an accident involving a 15-passenger van or if someone you love died in such an accident, you may be entitled to receive financial compensation for the damages you have suffered. Please contact an attorney at The Reeves Law Group in California, today for a free consultation. We will evaluate your case and describe your legal rights and options.

For more than 20 years, the attorneys of The Reeves Law Group have been winning substantial verdicts and settlements for clients injured in  auto accidents. You can rely on us for aggressive representation that gets results.

Fifteen passenger vans have a high center of gravity that can cause instability in turns and sharp maneuvers. They also are constructed with seats behind the rear axle. Fully loading these vans moves the center of gravity to the rear, which contributes to instability according to NHTSA's rollover testing.

Fifteen-passenger vans are used to by day care facilities, churches, and YMCAs. Many airport shuttles are 15-passenger vans. While federal law prohibits the sale of these vans to transport primary and secondary school students, colleges used them frequently to transport sports teams.

We thoroughly investigate the cause of your rollover accident, identifying the cause and all possible sources of liability. Then we pursue full compensation for all of your injuries and other damages.

If you have been injured in an accident while driving or riding in a 15-passenger van, please contact The Reeves Law Group at (800) 644-8000 for a free consultation. Because we represent clients on a contingency basis, you will pay no attorney fees unless we recover financial compensation for you.

For more information, visit our Vehicle Rollover Info Center.