Cases and Investigations

Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP is a national personal injury law firm that represents injured persons and families of loved ones who died in a wide range of vehicle accidents, including SUV rollover and car accidents. Below is a list of cases and investigations on which our attorneys are currently working. To learn more about our firm, click here.

 
 
 15- and 12-Passenger Van
 Accidents
15- and 12-passenger vans hold a high center of gravity and can become unstable and roll over when fully loaded with passengers or cargo. We represent the families of loved ones who died in van rollover accidents. Learn more...
  
 Acceleration
We are investigating claims on behalf of Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute SUV owners who were injured in accidents allegedly caused by an accelerator cable defect which can increase stopping distance and result in a crash.
  
Ford Escape
Mazda Tribute
  
ATV Accidents
We are investigating claims on behalf of ATV owners who were injured in rollover accidents.
  
Yamaha Rhino
  
 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
We are currently investigating allegations by drivers of Freightliner trucks that they suffered injuries due to carbon monoxide poisoning from the exhaust of their trucks while sleeping in the sleeper cab.
  
 Fires & Explosions
Automobile fires and gas tank explosions can occur for a variety of reasons, including fuel tank rupture, faulty engine switches, and defective tank placement.

Dodge Durango
Ford Crown Victoria
Ford F-150 Truck
Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator
F-Series Supercrew Truck
GM Pickup Trucks
Volkswagen Passat
  
 Heavy Truck Accidents
We are investigating allegations against truck manufacturers that the doors and roofs of the trucks are defective because they do not adequately prevent a driver from being ejected from the cab. Learn more...
  
 "Park to Reverse" Gear Defects

We represent owners of cars, trucks and SUVs who were injured when the vehicle shifted suddenly from park into reverse, even when the engine was not running. Learn more...
  
Dodge Caravan
Dodge Dakota
Dodge Durango
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
 
In a problem also involving faulty transmissions, we are also investigating claims of brakeshift interlock defects.
Dodge Caravan Brakeshift Interlock
  

 Power Window Accidents
Most parents are not aware of the risks posed to children by electric car windows. Over the last couple of decades, 58 deaths and hundreds of injuries have occurred in the United States because of power windows. Learn more...
  
 Seat Back Collapses
Rear impact collisions at speeds as low as 12 mph can cause some seat backs to collapse if the seat back is designed poorly or performs poorly. When seat backs collapse, occupants can be ejected, which may lead to serious injury or death. Learn more...
  
 Seat Belt Failures
The primary benefit of a seat belt in rollovers is to prevent ejection. Yet, in almost 20% of rollover accidents seat belts fail to perform as expected. Learn more...
  
 SUV Rollover Accidents
We represent victims of rollover accidents who were seriously injured or died due to their SUVs rolling over.

Chevrolet Avalanche
Chevrolet Blazer
Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Tahoe
Chevrolet Tracker
Ford Bronco
Ford Escape
Ford Excursion
Ford Expedition
Ford Explorer

GMC Yukon
Isuzu Rodeo
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Kia Sportage
Land Rover Discovery Series II
Montero Rollovers
Montero SUV Rollovers
Montero Rollover Lawsuits
Montero Sport Rollovers
Mitsubishi Endeavor Rollover Dangers
Mitsubishi Outlander Rollover Risks
Suzuki Grand Vitara
SUV Rollover Information
Please note: Even if your vehicle or type of accident/defect is not listed here, we are interested in your case. Please click here to contact a personal injury lawyer at Lieff Cabraser. We will review your case without any obligation or charge.
 Suspension Defects
We are investigating alleged design defects in Saturn Vue sports utility vehicle. In 2004, the suspensions on two Saturn Vue SUVs failed during rollover tests, causing the left rear wheels of the vehicles to collapse. Learn more...
  
 Tire Tread Separation &  Defective Tire Accidents
Poorly designed automobile tires can suffer from tread separation, which has been involved in accidents causing hundreds of serious injuries and deaths worldwide. Tires can also possess other design defects which can cause accidents and injury, as well as loss of life.
  
Bridgestone/Firestone Tires
Cooper Tires
Dunlop Tires
Firestone Steeltex Tires
Goodyear Tires
General Tires
     
 Toyota Prius Stalls
We are investigating complaints that Toyota Prius models suddenly stall or shut down, often at high speeds on highways. Learn more...
  
 Truck Rollover Accidents
Pickup trucks are not as safe as many consumers believe because they ride higher from the ground than passenger cars, making pickups more likely to roll over in a crash. Learn more...
  
Chevrolet S10
Chevrolet Silverado
Dodge Dakota
Ford F-150
Ford Ranger
F series, E series pickup trucks
GMC Sierra
GMC Sonoma
Mazda B series

  
 
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