A rollover accident occurs when a vehicle tips onto its side or roof at any point during or after the collision. These are among the most dangerous types of crashes, often inflicting serious injuries on victims and resulting in a significant number of fatalities.
If you were injured in a Phoenix rollover accident or if a loved one passed away due to injuries suffered in a rollover, an experienced car accident lawyer can help you seek the compensation you need and deserve. Contact Triumph Law Group at 602-595-5559 for a free case review with a skilled Phoenix personal injury lawyer. We’ll go over the accident details, explain your options for recovery, and answer any questions you have about the process.
How We Handle Rollover Accident Cases in Phoenix
At Triumph Law Group, our lawyers are dedicated to helping accident victims seek compensation from the parties responsible for causing their harm. To do this, we thoroughly investigate each case to identify all liable parties and collect robust evidence connecting their negligence to your injuries.
Once we’ve collected the necessary evidence, we’ll calculate the value of your case by adding up your medical bills, lost wages, and other economic and non-economic losses. If you suffered permanent or long-term injuries, we’ll also consider your future medical needs when calculating your damages.
After filing your claim, our skilled attorneys will negotiate with the at-fault party’s insurance company on your behalf. Through these negotiations, we’ll seek a settlement that covers all of your expenses. If the insurance companies refuse to offer a fair settlement, our team is prepared to take your case to trial and seek the maximum compensation.
Rollover Accident Statistics
According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 7,418 deaths resulted from rollover accidents in a recent year. And while you might expect the majority of these fatal rollovers to be caused by side impacts, that isn’t the case. Between 43 and 49 percent of fatal rollover accidents result from head-on collisions.
The IIHS’s data also shows that 29 percent of all fatal traffic accidents involve a rollover, as do 49 percent of fatal single-vehicle accidents. And while rollovers accounted for 21 percent of car occupant deaths, they accounted for 39 percent of pickup occupant deaths and 37 percent of SUV occupant deaths. The taller a vehicle is, the higher its center of gravity is, leading to an increased risk of rolling over.
Examples of Rollover Accidents
Rollover accidents can occur in a variety of ways and can involve various types of vehicles, from sedans to tractor-trailers. Understanding how the rollover accident that caused your injuries occurred is vital for identifying the liable parties and seeking the compensation you deserve.
One common type of rollover accident is when a semi-truck rolls onto its side due to taking a turn too quickly or speeding in hazardous weather conditions. When this occurs, the truck can crush smaller vehicles, severely injuring their passengers.
T-bone collisions, where one vehicle strikes another side-on, are also a major contributor to rollover accidents. These collisions frequently occur in intersections when a driver turning left doesn’t yield the right of way to oncoming traffic or when a driver runs a stop sign or red light.
However, the majority of rollovers in accidents aren’t caused by the initial impact. Instead, they occur after a vehicle has left the roadway, such as when it hits a grassy bank on the side of the road. This means that you don’t need to be in a T-bone incident to suffer major injuries in a rollover accident.
If another driver cuts you off or sideswipes you, that may be all it takes to send your vehicle off the road and into a rollover. Your vehicle striking a large pothole could be enough to send it careening off the road. Or, if a component of your vehicle fails, it can result in you losing control and getting in a rollover accident.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rollover Accidents
Our lawyers can answer all your legal questions about your rollover accident case. Some of the most frequently asked questions include:
Who Is Liable for My Losses?
The parties liable for your damages after a rollover accident depend on the unique circumstances of your case. For example, if a negligent driver struck you and your vehicle rolled over, that driver may be the only liable party. However, in other cases, multiple parties could be liable for your damages.
If a commercial driver causes the accident, they and their employer may be liable. If poor vehicle maintenance contributes to the accident, the maintenance provider could be liable. And if a part defect contributes to the accident, the vehicle manufacturer could be liable. Even a government entity could be liable for your damages if poor road maintenance played a role in the crash.
What Compensation Can I Seek After a Rollover Accident?
Rollover accident victims can seek various types of compensation for their injuries, including:
- Medical Expenses: You can recover compensation for medical treatments, medical devices, prescription medications, and physical therapy.
- Lost Wages: You can recover compensation for the income you lost or will lose because of your injuries.
- Disability: You can recover compensation to help accommodate your permanent disabilities.
- Pain and Suffering: You can recover compensation for the physical pain and emotional suffering you experience.
- Loss of Consortium: If your injuries impact your relationship with your loved ones, they may be able to seek additional compensation for loss of consortium.
- Wrongful Death: If your loved one passed away due to their injuries, you can seek compensation for their funeral and burial costs through a wrongful death lawsuit.
Why Should I Choose Triumph Law Group to Handle My Case?
You should choose Triumph Law Group to handle your rollover accident case because our lawyers have a 98 percent success rate and have recovered over $50 million for our injured clients. We take seeking the compensation our clients need seriously and will pursue all available avenues to do so.
You deserve an attorney who puts you and your needs first, and that’s exactly what you’ll get by working with our team.
What Is My Rollover Accident Case Worth?
While some motor vehicle accident cases we’ve handled resulted in multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients, we can’t provide an estimate of what your case could be worth without first looking over the details. However, some of the major factors that contribute to a rollover accident case’s value are:
- The Extent of Your Injuries: The more severe your injuries are, the more your case will typically be worth because of your significant medical expenses.
- Insurance Policy Limits: If your expenses exceed the liable party’s insurance policy limits, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover further damages.
- The Liable Parties: If more than one party is liable for your damages, you may be able to mitigate the impact of their insurance policy limits and recover more compensation overall.
Contact Our Phoenix Rollover Accident Lawyers
If you suffered injuries in a rollover accident in Phoenix, Arizona, contact Triumph Law Group at 602-595-5559 for a free consultation with an experienced car accident lawyer. During your initial consultation, we’ll review your case and help you understand your options for seeking the compensation you need, such as an auto insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.
T