Motor Vehicle Accidents - 15 Passenger Van Accidents
Our lawyers are experienced and successful when representing victims of 15 passenger van accidents. They represent victims of serious injury and wrongful death from accidents and unsafe products.
15 passenger vans are large vehicles used to transport the driver and fourteen passengers. Passenger vans are used by churches, schools, businesses, and other organizations to carry people and large amounts of equipment. 15 passenger vans pose a threat due to their top-heavy weight and extended rear ends, which can protrude past the rear wheels by several feet. These two details combined can cause the vans to fishtail or roll over, often resulting in severe accidents.
Cautionary warnings and recommendations have been issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association regarding the safe use of these vehicles. Many insurance companies have dropped coverage on the vehicles.
15 passenger vans can be deadly:
- Since 1990, more than 400 people have died in single-vehicle rollovers in 15 passenger vans.
- There are approximately 500,000 15 passenger vans being used in the United States.
- If a 15 passenger van is filled with over 15 people it has a 70% chance of rollover.
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured or suffered a fatal injury as the result of a 15 passenger van accident, you should seek the assistance of an experienced motor vehicle accident attorney.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, permanent damage or death as the result of a 15 passenger van accident, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
