ROLLOVERS
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City, Missouri
Rollover accidents account for less than five percent of all auto accidents but 30 percent of all auto accident fatalities. Rollovers can occur in multi-vehicle accidents, but most frequently happen in single-vehicle crashes and often involve SUVs.
If you or a loved one is involved in a rollover crash, it is vital you contact an auto accident attorney immediately for a free case evaluation to determine if you are eligible for compensation. You may be entitled to payment for:
- Mental and physical suffering
- Rental car expense
- Medical bills (past and future)
- Loss of wages
- Vehicle repair or replacement
- Diminished earning capacity
- Funeral costs and loss of companionship, if wrongful death occurs
The Missouri wrongful death statute lays out who is entitled to bring a claim if a family member is killed by another person’s negligence.
How Rollovers Occur
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 85 percent of rollovers are single vehicle accidents. Of these, 95 percent are due to tripping, a phenomenon that occurs when a vehicle’s tire hits an object and momentum forces it to roll over.
Four factors most often cause tripping and rollovers:
- Vehicle design – SUVs, minivans, and pick-up trucks have a higher center of gravity, which makes them more likely to rollover after tripping
- Defective tires – Tire failure causes drivers to lose control of their vehicle
- Poor road maintenance – When local governing officials fail to address potholes, loose gravel, or soft shoulders, rollovers are more likely to occur
- Driver negligence – Driving at unsafe speeds in poor weather conditions increases the chance of fishtailing and rollovers
Rollover Accident Injuries
Passengers are put at considerable risk when a vehicle rolls over. Inadequate rollover bars and poor roof construction often lead to serious injuries, such as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Suffocation
- Amputations
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Broken Bones
- Internal Injuries
- Neck injuries
- Coma
Why You Need a Rollover Accident Attorney
Numerous parties must be investigated for liability after a rollover accident, including mechanics, truck and car manufacturing companies, government officials, and other drivers.
If you or a loved one has suffered damages in a rollover accident, please contact an experienced Missouri auto accident attorney at The Bradley Law Firm. We have obtained substantial compensation for rollover accident victims in St. Louis, Kansas City and surrounding areas of Missouri for over thirty years. We also serve clients in Jefferson City and throughout Missouri.