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Design Defect Analysis: 15 Passenger Vans - Deadly, Dangerous and Defective

It happens time and again. 15 passenger vans tip and roll and seriously injure or kill consumers. Why are these 15 passenger vans so dangerous? What causes them to tip over and roll so often? In this article, a 15 passenger van products liability lawyer explains why these vans are so deadly and dangerous to consumers. We also explain why you need a seasonsed product liability lawyer if you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a 15 passenger van roll-over incident.

Large 15 passenger vans are extremely dangerous. These large passenger vans are prone to roll-over accidents. In spite of the known dangers posed by 15 passenger vans, people still use them to move large groups of people. From church groups, to large families to corporations - 15 passenger vans are used because they are convenient.

15 passenger vans are dangerous for several reasons. First, the 15 passenger van rear-end extends way beyond the wheelbase of a standard van. This creates a larger load which extends beyond the rear axle. This causes the 15 passenger van to become unbalanced. The back end swerves out when the driver tries to avoid an obstacle. This causes the rear of the van to slide or spin and then roll.

Second, they have high centers of gravity. When they are carrying many passengers they become top heavy. Third, when you combine the extended rear-end with the top heavy center of gravity, the passenger van becomes very, very easy to tip and roll.

Statistics have shown that 15 passenger vans are extremely dangerous and deadly. These vans are defectively designed. And the manufacturers know this. The risk of the design, clearly does not out weigh the benefit of the design. And, the 15 passenger vans do not perform as safely as an ordinary consumer would expected them to perform.

Yet, auto manufacturers continue to manufacturer them because they can try to evade responsibility by blaming the driver. The standard defense is driver error. This is in spite of the fact that studies have repeatedly found 15 passenger vans be some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road.

Disclaimer

This product liability article is not legal advice. I am simplistic in order to achieve clarity. Your product liability case may be different from the facts and circumstances discussed in this article. If you or a family member was involved in a serious 15 passenger van accident, be sure and hire a seasoned product liability lawyer.

Our law firm is respected for the thoroughness of our work and for the results we achieve for consumers injured by defective products. Please contact us to learn whether we may be able to assist you with your serious injury case.

Call us at 619-234-2833 or toll free at 866-963-0540.

Product Liability Attorney Bill Turley:

"You need to realize, 15 pasenger vans are deadly, dangerous and defective."

We will be with you from the beginning of your case to the end. We will be with you all the way.

At The Turley Law Firm we promise to guide you through the complex Product Liability legal process. This will allow you the time that is necessary to heal and get better. We will work hard to make sure you do not become a victim a second time by settling for less compensation than what you are rightfully due under the law. Contact us today so we can start helping you.

Call us at 619-234-2833 or toll free at 866-963-0540.

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The San Diego, California personal injury law firm of The Turley Law Firm serves clients across  Southern California area. We give you straight talk about your legal options. We have handled cases from San Diego to Imperial Beach to Oceanside to Escondido to El Cajon, everywhere in between, such as: Alpine, Camp Pendleton, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado,  Del Mar, Eastlake, Encinitas, La Mesa, La Costa, La Jolla, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Mission Bay, NAS San Diego, National City, Naval Station San Diego, North Island, North County, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Port of San Diego, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, San Diego Harbor, Santee, Solana Beach, South Bay, Spring Valley, Vista.

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