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Rollover accidents are among the most dangerous type of car accidents. While they represent only a small percentage of crashes in Wisconsin, rollover crashes have a higher rate of fatalities than other types of accidents. They often result in traumatic head injuries and ejection from the vehicle, especially if the occupants are not wearing seat belts. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a rollover accident, it’s important to understand your legal rights and whether another motorist or a faulty vehicle design contributed to the accident.
Rollover accidents are among the most dangerous type of car accidents. While they represent only a small percentage of crashes in Wisconsin, rollover crashes have a higher rate of fatalities than other types of accidents. They often result in traumatic head injuries and ejection from the vehicle, especially if the occupants are not wearing seat belts. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a rollover accident, it’s important to understand your legal rights and whether another motorist or a faulty vehicle design contributed to the accident.
An experienced Milwaukee rollover attorney can review the details of your family member’s car accident and discuss the appropriate steps to take
For more than 30 years, attorney David Gruber and the legal team at Gruber Law Offices, LLC have fought for injured people in Wisconsin. While the law firm has grown to more than 120 attorneys and staff, Gruber Law Offices remains a family-owned business. David Gruber works with his wife, attorney Nancy Gruber, who is managing partner. Their son Steven Gruber, who also is an attorney, joined the firm. We treat our clients as we would want our own family members to be treated. Our attorneys offer a free consultation and handle cases on a contingency fee basis. We only charge a legal fee if we recover compensation for you. Our philosophy is, “One call… that’s all!” It’s as simple as that: you call our office, and our legal team takes care of all aspects of your rollover auto accident case.
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A rollover accident can occur if a vehicle tips onto its side or roof at any point during a crash. A rollover may occur after a side impact from another vehicle or after a vehicle leaves the road. Rollover accidents are related to a vehicle’s stability.
Turns —
If a car is traveling at high speed and a driver turns too aggressively, it can cause the tires to lose traction on the pavement and the vehicle to flip over, particularly if it’s top heavy.
Skids—
Many rollover accidents occur because a driver loses control or is struck by another vehicle and starts skidding sideways.
Inclines—
If a vehicle slides on sloping ground, it can roll over if it strikes a guardrail, stump or low wall.
Single-vehicle accidents—
More than eight of every 10 rollover traffic deaths are single vehicle accidents. Pickup trucks and SUVs are more likely than cars to be in single-vehicle crashes, particularly rollover accidents. This indicates that driver error causes many rollover collisions.
Rollovers are complex accidents. Multiple factors may contribute to the crash including the driver’s reaction, and the road, vehicle design and weather. Most rollover accidents occur when a vehicle runs off the road or starts skidding sideways and hits a guardrail, curb or sloping ground that causes it to turn over on its side.
Speed—
s is a common factor in a significant percentage of fatal rollover accidents. Rollover accidents are more likely to occur on high-speed interstates and highways in Wisconsin. A vehicle is less likely to roll over if a driver is observing the speed limit.
Vehicle Design—
Any type of vehicle can roll over. However, the design of certain types of sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks and passenger vans make them more prone to turning over. Rollovers frequently involve vehicles that are taller, have a narrow wheelbase and have a higher center of gravity. A vehicle with a higher center of gravity is more likely to turn over. Rollover crashes are more common in SUVs than cars or pickups. The addition of electronic stability control, which helps prevent sideways skidding and loss of control, has been required on all models since 2012. It has made vehicles less likely to roll over. Auto manufacturers have a legal responsibility to design and sell vehicles that are safe when used as intended.
Alcohol—
Nearly half of fatal rollover crashes involve an intoxicated driver. Alcohol can cause a driver to drive at excessive speed and impair the driver’s judgment and reactions. Drunk drivers who cause rollover accidents that harm others should be held responsible for their disregard for safety.
Driver Behavior—
If a driver tries to turn too sharply at higher speeds, it can cause a vehicle to roll over. A driver’s actions such as speeding, driving drunk, running traffic lights, and not paying attention and drifting off the road account for many rollover crashes.
If a faulty vehicle design issue caused a rollover accident, the design issue may not be identified by police in the initial investigation of the accident. Identifying the cause of the accident may require a thorough investigation by a determined attorney working with automotive design professionals. Trust the experience of the rollover crash attorneys at Gruber Law Offices, LLC who have the resources and commitment to follow an investigation wherever it leads.
A wrongful death lawsuit may be brought by the surviving spouse, domestic partner, child or parent of the deceased to recover compensation for the loss of financial support, funeral and burial expenses, loss of household services and loss of companionship.
A settlement can help your family achieve financial stability after the unexpected loss of your loved one who helped support the household.
If your loved one died in a rollover accident caused by others’ negligence, you should consult with a Wisconsin wrongful death attorney. Because of the length of time required to investigate a fatal rollover accident, it is important to seek the guidance of an experienced lawyer as soon as possible.
