Rollover accidents are catastrophic in nature, and victims suffer serious injuries or even death as a result.
If you experienced a rollover accident, you have the legal right to pursue justice against someone else if their negligence contributed to the accident. Learn more about how to receive compensation after your rollover accident by contacting the office of a Long Beach rollover accident lawyer at Ben Crump Law, PLLC at (844) 730-0233 to help you better understand all of the types of compensation you may have a right to pursue.
Why the Cause of the Rollover Accident Matters
Many victims do not understand why determining the actual cause of a rollover accident matters. However, if an independent investigation determines the actual cause of the rollover accident, the victim then has a basis upon which to build a personal injury case and receive compensation from the negligent party. Therefore, discovering the actual cause of the rollover accident can prove very valuable to the victim in terms of receiving compensation for their injuries and losses.
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Causes of Rollover Accidents
According to SaferCar, the type of vehicle (such as SUVs and top-heavy vehicles) can play a role in whether a vehicle will rollover. However, other factors, such as the behavior of drivers, also cause a vehicle to roll over or to cause a rollover accident. Some of those human factors include the following:
Speeding
Many of the rollover accidents that result in deaths involve excessive speeding. Again, according to the NHTSA, almost 75% of all rollover accidents that included a fatality involved speeds in excess of 55 miles per hour.
Intoxication
A driver that operates a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol will have impaired thinking, resulting in the inability to operate a vehicle safely. This negligence often leads to serious accidents, some including rollovers.
Sharp Swerving
Drivers who operate motor vehicles too quickly, or remain distracted, often find themselves sharply swerving to avoid oncoming traffic, debris in the road, or even a wild animal in the roadway.
While some events are beyond a driver’s control (such as wildlife or inclement weather), taking the time to drive carefully and attentively can often avoid serious accidents or rollovers. Failure to do so can result in drivers swiftly attempting to avoid hitting oncoming cars or unexpected dangers in the roadway resulting in a rollover accident. Sharp swerving often occurs as a result of distracted driving or driving while fatigued.
Manufacturing Defect
In some cases, the driver is not liable for the injuries or losses suffered by a victim of a rollover accident. In these cases, a defect in the vehicle might cause the car to roll over and injure the driver or passengers inside.
Vehicle manufacturers and retailers have a legal responsibility under the Product Liability Fairness Act to only place products or parts in the stream of commerce that are actually safe for use by consumers. Failure to do so results in their liability for any injuries or losses related to the manufacturing or design defect. Some of the types of manufacturing defects that could cause a rollover accident can include defective tires, brakes, suspension systems, vehicle frames, seat belts, seatbacks, or the structure of the vehicle itself.
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Severe Injuries Result from Rollover Accidents
Every victim that experiences a rollover accident should seek immediate medical evaluation for appropriate treatment. If you did not receive any medical attention following your rollover accident, you should do so as soon as possible.
This remains critical for your own health and to establish to an insurance company that your injuries were the direct result of your rollover accident. Some of the severe injuries that result from rollover accidents often include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Knee injuries
- Broken and fractured bones
- Neck injuries
- Whiplash
- Spinal cord injuries
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Back injuries
- Aortic dissection
- Nerve damage
- Bruising
- Burns
- Lacerations
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Death
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How Much Compensation Victims of Rollover Accidents Receive
There is no one formula that will apply to all victims of rollover accidents regarding the compensation they will have a legal right to pursue. However, many victims of rollover accidents suffer serious injuries. Therefore, some of the following types of compensation may be ultimately awarded to victims of these types of accidents.
- Costs related to all medical expenses and bills
- Future expected costs related to medical bills or therapy
- Psychological counseling expenses resulting from post-traumatic stress disorder or other psychological damage resulting from the rollover accident
- Lost wages and income from work
- Loss of future income as a result of the inability to work due to serious injuries
- Property damage to a vehicle (repair or replacement)
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
If your loved one died as a result of a rollover accident, you might also have the legal right to pursue funeral costs, loss of consortium, emotional pain and suffering for family members, loss of income, and more.
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Learn More About the Benefits of Hiring a Long Beach Rollover Accident Lawyer
If you experienced a rollover accident, you likely have medical bills, lost work resulting in lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and more to deal with. Insurance companies might offer you a settlement that is much lower than you deserve for your injuries and losses. Contact our legal team to learn more about how a rollover accident lawyer at Ben Crump Law, PLLC can help you with your case. You can reach us at (844) 730-0233.
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