Rollover Accidents
Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
If you were in a vehicle that rolled over, your whole world turned literally upside-down. Now, even though the collision is in the past, your world might still seem upside-down. Your serious injuries keep you from work, and the bills keep coming in. It would be hard enough to just pay your normal expenses, but when you add to them the medical bills for injuries to you and others in the car, it seems like you will never be able to find your way right side up again.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a rollover accident, the personal injury lawyers at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel, P.C. can help you get the money you need to get your life right side up again. Please contact us today for a free consultation.
Why Rollovers Happen
Many rollovers are single-car collisions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 80% of fatal rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents. Nearly all (95%) rollover accidents involve “tripping,” when a vehicle strikes a curb, guard rail, or soft shoulder and begins tipping.
Although all vehicles can trip and roll, it is much more likely for some than for others, and the design of some vehicles can make you more likely to suffer serious injury in a rollover accident.
Defects that Lead to Rollover Accident Injuries
SUVs have a high center of gravity, making them more likely to experience a rollover. Pickup trucks are also prone to rolling over.
Defective tires can come apart suddenly when you are traveling at a high speed, leading you to lose control of your car or even trip the car and cause it to rollover.
Defective seatbelts can also increase your risk of injury. Nearly 80% of people who are killed in rollover accidents were not wearing seatbelts. A defective seatbelt that fails in an accident is as bad as wearing no seatbelt at all.
Weak roofs can also be dangerous in the event of a rollover accident. If your car rolls over, a defective roof can lead to serious or deadly crush injuries.
Other Circumstances that Lead to Rollovers
Sometimes a rollover accident can be caused by something you encounter on the road. If another driver performs a dangerous maneuver, you may be forced to respond quickly, causing you to lose control and suffer a rollover.
If a personal or commercial truck loses its cargo on the road, the cargo could become a serious tripping hazard for your vehicle.
Poorly designed or maintained roads can also become serious tripping hazards. If a curb, soft shoulder, or guard rail is poorly placed, you might strike it accidentally and suffer a rollover. During road construction, there may be uneven pavement that is too high or poorly placed cones that intrude into the traffic lane, which are also tripping hazards.
Justice for Victims
If you suffered as a result of someone else’s negligence, you deserve justice. The personal injury lawyers at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel, P.C. are focused on fighting for you. To learn more about how we can help you, please call or email us today to learn how we can help you recover from a rollover accident.
