There is nothing worse than a rollover accident when a vehicle is involved, which is commonly an SUV. It happens when it turns right over sideways or completely upside down. All cars have the potential to roll over, but autos which have a particularly high center of gravity, like utilities and SUVs, are more vulnerable to rolling over.
If you are involved in a rollover accident it is vital to react quickly and seek out the services of a rollover accident lawyer who will secure the necessary evidence and commence an investigation.
Rollover Accidents Facts
A report was quite recently issued by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which revealed the alarming dangers of SUV rollover accidents. According to the report, 2.7 percent of vehicle occupants in a rollover accident were killed and those suffering debilitating injuries amounted to 11 percent in cars, SUVs and pickups and 8 percent in vans.
The numbers of rollover accidents are increasing annually with an average of nearly 300,000 vehicles being involved in rollovers in recent years.
SUV Rollovers
Rollovers occur more often in sports utility vehicles (SUV’s) than any other types of vehicles. They have a significantly higher center of gravity, which means they have a far greater chance of rolling over than even overloaded passenger cars. In spite of the fact that vehicle accidents have dropped in the last ten years, SUV rollover accidents have risen.
SUVs are found to be more vulnerable in what is referred to as an untripped rollover. This is when a driver turns the wheel all of a sudden to try to navigate around a hazard. Even when in a normal accident avoidance situation a rollover accident can take place.
Some SUV models can rollover more easily than others. The NHTSA revealed that the Ford Explorer is the vehicle that is most likely to rollover.
Extra passengers carried in vehicles with the highest center of gravity have an increased chance of a being involved in a rollover accident, there is more weight at an already high center of mass.
As a SUV rollover is so serious, it can inflict some life altering injuries
Spinal injury leading to paraplegia or quadriplegia.
Loss of arms and legs due to crushing.
Fractured and broken bones.
Maiming.
Damage to internal organs.
Head injuries including traumatic brain injuries.
As the injuries sustained in a rollover accident are so serious the victim may lose all financial security.
You will need a lawyer
If you or a member of your family has been a victim in an SUV rollover, you should contact an experienced accident attorney who can assess your situation for eligibility to file a compensation claim. Once your situation has been established then the proof will be collected which will include evidence provided by eye witnesses, analyzing police reports, assessments of accident experts and medical examination of the victim or victims.
All this will be required to ensure that the case is foolproof and that you will receive a compensation payment that matches the severity of your injuries and that you will not have to bear the brunt of any financial burden brought upon that was not due to your own actions.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, learn how to protect your rights with a free consultation. Contact an experienced Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer.
