While SUVs are more prone to rollovers than other vehicles, they are designed to remain upright. Furthermore, car manufacturers implement safety features in SUVs intended to prevent passengers from getting injured should their car roll over. The manufacturers may have acted negligently if any of the following caused the accident or injury: The SUV's manufacturer failed to install a roll cage Airbags failed to deploy Faulty seats Seatbelts failed to hold passengers The manufacturer failed to install body reinforcements in the vehicle Mechanical failure Poorly manufactured tires or broken safety latches In some instances, injured drivers and passengers may be able to sue the driver of the car that caused the accident. Additionally, injured drivers may also have a case against the government if they were negligent in their construction of the road. Injured individuals should also keep in mind that negligence in and of itself does not provide grounds for a lawsuit. To have a valid lawsuit, the victim must be able to prove that negligence was directly responsible for their injury. Furthermore, the victim must show that their injury caused them to suffer either financial or emotional damages. Our SUV accident attorneys in New York can help determine if you have a claim.