If you think injuries and fatalities in crashes and collisions can be blamed solely on human error, think again.

We all know that vehicle accidents are caused by factors other than driving error. This includes design defects, mechanical and engine problems, faulty vehicle parts and other external factors such as weather and road conditions.

Accidents caused by manufacturing and design defects may hold the auto manufacturers liable for injuries and death caused by driving these defective vehicles. A rollover accident – which commonly involves SUVs – is a common vehicle design defect responsible for thousands of injuries and death every year.

However, recently the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said that SUVs are now safer to use than they were in the past.

Reason? Most SUVs are now equipped with electronic stability control systems (ESC), which, according to the Institute, was responsible for reducing vehicle rollover rates and death rates due to rollover.

Here is the list of 15 Safest SUVS today, made by the Institute. Check this out.

• Audi A6 4-door 4WD
• Mercedes E-Class 4-door 4WD
• Toyota Sienna
• Ford Edge
• Nissan Armada
• Land Rover Range Rover Sport
• Land Rover LR3
• Honda CR-V
• Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Acura MDX
• Mercedes E-Class 4-door
• Lexus RX 400h
• Lexus GX 470
• Mercedes M-Class
• Saab 9-3 4-door

In you get injured in an accident caused by vehicle manufacturing and design defects, consult with our experienced California personal injury attorneys. You may dial our toll free number at 1-866-772-2889, or email us at info@mesriani.com for free case analysis.