Rollover accidents occur when a vehicle’s tires lose contact with the ground and the vehicle rolls over onto its side or even onto its roof. Because of the significant forces that are often involved in rollover accidents, they often leave victims with serious injuries. An example of how dangerous a rollover accident can be hit close to home for Boca Raton residents earlier this month when a vehicle rolled over on Florida’s turnpike, according to a report published by the Palm Beach Post. A man and woman were ejected from the vehicle in the crash and flown to a hospital for treatment.
Examples of the kinds of negligence that could result in a rollover accident
When rollovers and other kinds of motor vehicle accidents are the result of negligence, victims are often able to file a claim to recover compensation for the losses they sustained as a result of the accident. These kinds of losses that victims can recover include economic losses such as medical expenses and lost income, as well as non-economic losses for the pain and suffering experienced and loss of enjoyment of life.
In order to successfully recover, a plaintiff must generally be able to show that negligence caused the accident or that the accident would not have occurred in the absence of negligence. When it comes to rollover accidents and motor vehicle accidents generally, there are many forms of negligence that can often be the cause. Some of the more common include the following:
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Rollover accidents can require significant investigation
It can be difficult to determine the cause of rollover accidents, particularly if there is only one vehicle involved in the crash. Sometimes, the driver of a vehicle may believe that the accident was his or her own fault when, in fact, some defect with the vehicle or the vehicle’s equipment significantly contributed to the accident. Consequently, anyone who has been involved in a rollover accident should have an experienced attorney review their case. Sometimes, vehicle defects are not obvious and require a significant amount of investigation to uncover. When you retain an attorney, he or she will conduct an investigation, often with the assistance of outside specialists, in order to determine whether any evidence of negligence exists. If it does, your lawyer will help you recover the full and fair value of your injuries.
Contact a Boca Raton car accident lawyer today to schedule a free consultation
People who have been hurt in motor vehicle accidents are often entitled to significant compensation under Florida law. The most effective way for victims to obtain compensation is to retain legal counsel as soon as possible after an accident has occurred. The lawyers of Lavalle Brown & Ronan are highly qualified personal injury advocates who provide personal and compassionate representation and counsel to each client they take. To schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers, please call our office today at 888-646-1315.