A group of families received the phone call they never wanted to hear. Their children had been loaded onto vans for a weekend church trip and were involved in a rollover accident.
While this particular scenario may be fictional, similar rollover accidents involving 15 passenger vans are all too common. These extended vans are frequently used by churches, schools, and universities though studies have shown that the vans does not have adequate safety features.
Passenger vans were originally designed as cargo carriers. When they were modified for people, the van became overbalanced and top heavy. When more than five people ride in the van, it becomes more likely to fishtail or flip during a sudden turn. When the van is fully loaded, it is six times more likely to rollover because of the high center of gravity.
At Hill Boren, our attorneys have the experience and legal knowledge to successfully represent even the most challenging van rollover accident case. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a passenger van accident in Tennessee, please contact Hill Boren today.