Even though rollover accidents represent a small percentage of motor vehicle accidents each year, they result in more fatalities and catastrophic injuries than other types of accidents. Rollover accident victims who are harmed by someone else’s negligence can seek compensation for the damages they sustained in these devastating accidents. An Oklahoma City rollover accident lawyer from the Oklahoma Injury Law Firm can help explain your legal rights and options during a free consultation.
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What Is a Rollover Accident?
A rollover accident occurs when a vehicle, such as a commercial truck rolls onto its side or roof at any point during the crash. Due to the mechanics involved in these types of crashes, serious injuries and fatalities tend to result.
Common Causes of Rollover Accidents
Rollover accidents can occur under various circumstances, but the leading causes of them include the following:
- Negligent driving: You could have been a passenger in a vehicle where the driver drove negligently, such as speeding or taking a sharp turn too fast.
- Unsafe roadways: Some rollover crashes happen because curves are too sharp or proper signage does not alert drivers to their presence.
- Product defects: Rollover accidents can sometimes be caused by defective vehicles or products. For example, tires can blow out or brakes can fail, resulting in injuries. SUVs and other vehicles with a higher center of gravity may be more prone to rolling over, which could indicate a design defect.
An experienced OKC rollover accident attorney can review your case and determine the party liable for your injuries.
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Types of Injuries Involved in Rollover Accidents
Because of the rolling motion of the vehicle, potential high speeds, and susceptibility of the vehicle’s frame in rollover accidents, severe injuries tend to occur during these crashes. Common types of injuries involved in rollover crashes include the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries: Occur when a car accident victim hits their head on a hard surface
- Crush injuries: Can occur when the vehicle’s impact with the roadway causes the vehicle to cave in
- Spinal cord injuries: Are common because the victim’s back may take a large brunt of the crash
- Broken bones: Occur when force exceeds more than the bone can withstand
- Soft tissue damage: Occurs when muscles, tendons, or ligaments are torn or damaged during the accident
- Amputations: Can occur when the force of the crash causes a body part to be cut off
Rollover accidents are traumatic experiences, so car accident victims injured in them can also suffer severe mental injuries and psychological distress.
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Whether you were hurt in a car, motorcycle, or trucking accident as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, Oklahoma Injury Law Firm is here to help. Their team provides the legal support you need to pursue justice and recover maximum compensation while you focus on healing.
Contact Our Oklahoma City Rollover Accident Lawyers for a Free Case Review
Rollover accidents can involve complex issues, including engineering, liability, and medical issues. You will need an experienced personal injury attorney who can guide you through the legal complexities involved in these types of cases. The Oklahoma Injury Law Firm has the knowledge, resources, and experience necessary to capably handle this type of claim, giving you peace of mind and the space you need to heal after a serious accident. We invite you to contact us online or call us at (405) 310-8800 to schedule a complimentary consultation.