Detroit Rollover Accident Attorneys

Rollover accidents are devastating, dramatic crashes. They’re also among the most dangerous. When a vehicle tips over or rolls, the risk of injury to its occupants skyrockets.

Although rollover accidents are less common than other kinds of crashes, they usually cause serious injuries or fatalities. If you or a close family member has been hurt in a Detroit rollover accident, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer.

What Causes Rollover Accidents?

High speeds are a leading contributor to rollover accidents. Speeding makes it harder to maintain control of a vehicle, reducing a driver’s reaction time when they encounter a hazard. When a driver makes a sharp turn and swerves suddenly, the vehicle’s momentum and loss of balance can cause it to tip over. Even a sudden lane change can be enough to knock a vehicle off its wheels.

Rollover accidents can also occur when one vehicle collides with another or a fixed object. Other common elements that contribute to rollover accidents are:

• Driver negligence. Drunk, drowsy, or distracted driving can increase the chances of a driver swerving suddenly or overcorrecting when they drift out of their lane. Negligent driving in challenging weather or road conditions further increases the chances of a rollover.
• Tire blowouts. Defective or worn tires can reduce a vehicle’s traction on the road, causing the vehicle to skid or swerve. A high-speed tire blowout can cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle, sending it spinning or rolling.
• Poor road conditions. Uneven roads or improperly maintained highways can be hazardous, particularly for larger vehicles more prone to toppling over. Hitting a construction barrier, pothole, or uneven pavement can knock a vehicle off balance and into a roll.
• Poor weather conditions. Slippery roads, poor visibility, and high winds can contribute to rollover accidents. Storms may also litter the roadways with obstacles like branches or loose cargo. Swerving to avoid these obstructions can lead to rollovers.
• Vehicle type. SUVs, vans, buses, and trucks are more likely to be involved in rollover accidents. This is because top-heavy vehicles and unbalanced loads tip over more easily, especially when they travel at highway speeds.

Rollover Accident Injuries

Rollover accidents often lead to severe or life-threatening injuries. These crashes routinely cause whiplash, broken bones, crushing injuries, organ damage, spinal cord injuries, head injuries, and brain trauma.

A vehicle that lands upside-down can trap its occupants, making it difficult for emergency rescue crews to extract them without causing further harm. If the occupants are ejected onto the roadway, they can be further injured or killed by other vehicles. Rollovers involving unbelted occupants are nearly always fatal.

Rollover accident injuries often require ongoing treatment, sometimes for months or years after the occurrence. They can cause permanent disabilities like paralysis, loss of limbs, and traumatic brain injury. Victims may never fully recover. They may suffer ongoing trauma and emotional distress, such as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).

Pursuing Compensation for Rollover Accident Injuries

The personal injury attorneys at Sommers Schwartz, P.C. know how devastating a rollover accident can be. Our lawyers know how to help you recover compensation for all your crash-related costs. Damages in a rollover case may include:

• Past and future medical expenses.
• Loss of income and future earning potential.
• Disfigurement and disability.
• Pain and suffering.
• Emotional distress and mental trauma.

A Detroit rollover accident attorney can help identify who was responsible for your injuries. For example, a truck driver may have negligently failed to enter a weigh station, causing a rollover crash due to an overloaded truck. Perhaps an SUV driver failed to maintain their tires properly, or the tires were defective when they bought the car.

Once we identify the potentially liable parties, our attorneys will do what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. Our attorneys can negotiate a settlement or take your case to court. We’ll work with you every step of the way.

Contact an Experienced Detroit Rollover Accident Attorney

If you were injured in a rollover accident, Sommers Schwartz, P.C.’s Detroit rollover accident lawyers are ready to help. We can help alleviate your stress in the aftermath of a devastating crash. Our legal team is dedicated to recovering fair compensation for our clients.

We handle most personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means there is no fee until we win. Contact us today for a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation.