According to SaferCar, only 2.1 percent of consumer car crashes in 2010 were rollover accidents. Injuries in a rollover accident can be severe and can leave you with extensive medical costs and other expenses. Rollover accidents are particularly dangerous because cars are not designed to handle them. You could face serious injuries or even death as a result of the accident.
Being the victim of a rollover accident does not mean that you have to handle the related expenses on your own. You did not cause the accident, so you should be able to hold the other party responsible. To do this, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit with the help of a rollover accident lawyer.
If you or a loved one is involved in a rollover accident, you could be entitled to compensation related to your injuries. Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC at (844) 730-0233 to schedule a consultation with a member of our legal team. There is no cost for the consultation.
Common Injuries from Rollover Accidents
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than two million car accident injuries in the United States each year. The injuries from these accidents can vary widely, but there are several common types of injuries that you could find following an accident. Some of the common injuries from a rollover accident include:
- Broken bones: It is not unusual for victims of rollover accidents to have broken bones. The violent rolling action that the vehicle experiences can cause drivers and passengers to get slammed around inside the car, which can happen with enough force to break bones.
- Bruises: Bruises are very common, as they can happen in multiple ways. They can happen during the rollover. Bruises can also be caused by airbags and seatbelts which put a lot of stress on your body while trying to protect you.
- Head injuries, brain trauma, and brain damage: Impacts on the head can result in several types of injuries. You will likely have a basic head injury, which could be a cut, bruise, or fractured skull. You can also end up with brain trauma, like a concussion, which can heal over time. In more severe cases, brain injuries are possible, which can impact how your brain and the rest of your body function for an extended period of time.
There are other possible injuries not covered on this list. It is important to seek medical attention if you have the signs or symptoms of any injuries after an accident. This includes following up with your care provider at a later date to make sure that any injuries are healed and that you have not developed any new conditions over time.
Determining Liability
Sometimes, it can be more complicated to determine liability in rollover accidents than you might think. Even if you received a traffic citation for the accident, it is possible to dispute it and demonstrate with evidence that you were not liable for the accident. This can make it possible to hold the guilty party responsible.
Auto Insurance Settlements
If you are in a car accident, your insurance provider will likely offer you an insurance settlement. It is an agreement to compensate you for your expenses according to your insurance agreement.
One of the problems that most people run into with auto insurance settlements is that they do not offer enough compensation to cover their expenses. There are cases when an insurance company offers a low-ball settlement. In that case, a rollover accident lawyer can represent you and take your case to trial if necessary.
Long-Term Impacts of Rollover Accidents
A rollover accident can have long-term impacts on your life, including:
- Disabilities: Severe injuries that never fully heal can develop into disabilities. Having a disability can greatly affect your quality of life as well as your ability to work.
- Brain injuries: Severe head injuries can result in lasting brain injuries. They can affect your quality of life and potentially stop you from working.
- Financial problems: A car accident can lead to long-term financial issues due to missing work, medical expenses, and the cost of repairing or replacing your car. This is why many accident victims file lawsuits to recover compensation from the at-fault driver.
This list highlights just some of the long-term impacts that a car accident can have on your life. You can minimize these long-term impacts by seeking medical treatment as soon as possible and recovering compensation from the other party to handle your expenses. You are the victim of this accident. You do not have to struggle with long-term expenses for an accident that you did not cause.
Reasons to Hire a Lawyer
The most prominent reason to hire a lawyer is that the legal system can be complex and difficult to navigate on your own. Lawyers have training experience navigating the legal system and can help you avoid many of the pitfalls of managing your lawsuit.
Another reason that many car accident victims hire lawyers is that they are still recovering from their injuries while trying to manage a lawsuit. Building and filing a lawsuit can be time-consuming; you may not have the time, resources, or physical stamina to do this while recovering from an accident. Having a lawyer gives you access to everything you need to hold the other party responsible and collect compensation.
Call to Schedule a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one is involved in a rollover accident, you could be entitled to compensation. Contact Ben Crump Law, PLLC at (844) 730-0233 to speak with a member of our legal team. Calling the office of a rollover accident lawyer can be one way to start the legal process or to have your questions about the process answered.
