The team at Eng & Woods wants to address your injuries and the costs you’re facing to get you back on the road to normalcy. As litigators, we offer more than 100 years of combined legal experience fighting battles for people injured in car accidents.
Our team understands the specific complexities of rollover cases. As tenacious litigators, we do not stop fighting until we secure appropriate financial compensation for you. Continue reading to learn more about issues to be aware of regarding rollover accidents.
Issues to be Aware of Regarding Rollover Accidents
What is a rollover accident or incident? A rollover is when a vehicle flips over onto its roof or side during an accident. While all cars can roll over, vehicles with high centers of gravity, such as pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs), are much more susceptible.
Some common issues that affect rollover accident cases include:
- SUVs and pickup trucks center of gravity. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that SUVs and pickup trucks are more likely to be involved in single-vehicle accidents, especially rollovers, due to their high center of gravity. Accident fatalities of SUV occupants have slowly risen over the last 45 years. Certain SUV models are even more susceptible to rollover accidents than others.
- Defective vehicles. In some cases, your rollover accident case may also include product liability issues. Various manufacturing defects in motor vehicles can make rollovers more likely to occur. Be sure to check for any recalls as you perform routine maintenance on your car, truck or SUV.
- Defective tires or road hazards. The NHTSA reports that two of the leading causes of rollover accidents are road hazards and tread separation in tires. When tread separation occurs while you’re driving at highway speeds, it’s extremely difficult to keep control over your vehicle. Road hazards such as debris, rocks, potholes, construction and more also pose significant risks, as drivers often swerve to avoid them at the last minute. These hazards must be properly marked by signs to keep drivers safe.
If you’ve experienced a rollover accident, it’s critical to call a car accident lawyer as soon as possible. The team at Eng & Woods wants to help you and can quickly investigate your accident and secure evidence that we can use to build your case in court. Schedule a free consultation today to get started.
