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Don't Let a Rollover Accident Rollover Your Life. Contact Our Attorneys Today!
Out of all car accidents, rollover accidents tend to be one of the most damaging and dangerous accident types, due to the 360-degree rolling of the vehicle, which can cause solid objects in the vehicle to hit occupants and occupants without seatbelts to go flying around the vehicle.
Due to the damage these accidents can cause to one's life, it's crucial that those injured in such an accident contact a Las Vegas rollover accident lawyer from the Rodney Okano Car Accident Lawyer Law Firm. Our attorneys use our law firm's over 20 years of legal experience to build winning claims, negotiate with insurance companies, and secure maximum compensation.
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Understanding the Basics of Vehicle Rollovers in Las Vegas
Vehicle rollovers in Las Vegas often happen when a high-center-of-gravity truck or SUV turns too quickly at medium or high speeds, losing balance and flipping onto its side or roof. These rollover accidents can result in significant damage and often carry with them complex liability issues, where there are multiple drivers at fault.
Typical Causes of Rollover Car Accidents
Typical causes of rollover accidents in Las Vegas include high-center-of-gravity vehicles, such as SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks, speeding while making sharp turns, or driving in areas or tunnels with high winds.
Additionally, tourist drivers unfamiliar with the roadways increase the risk of approaching an unexpected turn at high speed and rolling over.
Physical and Economic Consequences of a Rollover
When a vehicle flips in a rollover crash, it can leave drivers and passengers with serious injuries such as broken bones, spinal damage, and traumatic brain injuries. A consequence of these injuries is that medical treatment and expenses can soar, possibly requiring long-term care or home modifications. Also, lost wages and vehicle repair costs add to the economic burden, making rollover accidents among the most costly vehicle accidents.
When in settlement negotiations with insurance companies, it's crucial to have injury attorneys working to ensure you secure fair compensation.
Rights Available to Rollover Accident Victims
If you're injured in a vehicle rollover accident, you have the right to:
- Pursue a financial settlement for your injuries and damages.
- Avoid making statements that may make you at fault for the car crash.
- Seek legal representation from a personal injury law firm.
That last right is one of the most important of the three, as it allows you to work with an experienced Las Vegas rollover accident attorney and maximize your chances of a fair settlement.
Nevada Traffic Rules That Influence Rollover Cases
In Las Vegas, local traffic rules often help attorneys and insurers better understand the accident and determine liability, as drivers can be cited for speeding, failing to signal before turning, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, or sudden over-correction. These citations can give an insurance adjuster or jury insight into who the at-fault driver may be.
However, in some cases, police officers may wrongly cite a driver, which creates the need for an experienced car accident attorney to gather evidence and refute the citation against their client.
Varieties of Rollover Crashes and Their Causes
Rollover crashes have several distinct types, each requiring a different legal approach. Whether a high-speed SUV flips on a desert stretch, a delivery truck tips after a sharp turn, or a tourist vehicle slides off a boulevard, the underlying causes differ. As a Las Vegas rollover accident attorney, I've seen each type bring unique evidence, damages, and defenses.
Common variations of rollover accidents include:
- Single vehicle spin over
- Turnover on a ramp
- Multi-car cascade
Rapid Lane Changes or Hard Braking
Rapid lane changes or hard braking can result in a rollover, especially in high-center-of-gravity vehicles like SUVs and vans. Also, when a driver slams on the brakes to avoid an obstacle, the sudden shift in momentum can lift the wheels and flip the vehicle.
Tire or Suspension Failures
At high speeds, tire or suspension failures can cause a sudden loss of control in high-center-of-gravity vehicles, such as SUVs and trucks, resulting in single-vehicle rollover accidents. Additionally, a sudden blow-out or broken strut can force a truck to swerve or jack-knife, resulting in a vehicle rollover accident.
Because these failures are hard to prove, you must have an injury attorney representing you to ensure you obtain full compensation for your injuries.
Weather-Related Skidding Events
When rain, ice, or snow makes roads slick, drivers can lose control, causing tall SUVs, trucks, or vans to skid and tip over. Wet patches on sloped roads can also result in vehicle rollover accidents, where a driver's speed and the downward angle of a slope cause them to lose control of their vehicle and roll over.
Determining Fault and Responsibility in a Rollover Accident
After a rollover accident, one of the most important steps is to identify the responsible party, because fault drives compensation. As a personal injury attorney, when I work with clients in determining liability for their car accident, I gather traffic-camera footage, analyze skid marks, interview witnesses, and communicate with accident-reconstruction specialists to build a clear chain of events and driver behavior in order to pinpoint the negligent party.
Determining Liability in Multi-Vehicle Collisions
When seeking to determine fault in a rollover accident involving multiple parties, the steps are similar to a normal auto accident, as you need to:
- Collect photo evidence
- Interview witnesses
- Review the police report
- Gather video footage
- Hire an accident reconstruction expert
- Work with an attorney
These actions help identify whether a reckless driver, a distracted motorist, or a vehicle defect caused the crash and clearly assign fault percentages to each at-fault driver.
How Past Driver Records Affect Fault Determinations
While past driver records can not be directly used as evidence in a personal injury case, they can help paint a picture for the court or insurance company on what type of driver they're dealing with. If the driver's record shows past speeding, DUI, or reckless driving tickets, this can indicate that the driver is more prone to negligent behavior, making an insurer less likely to argue for the driver or a judge more likely to hold the driver fully responsible.
The Effect of Vehicle Maintenance on Legal Accountability
When brakes, tires, or suspension are poorly maintained, defects can trigger rollover accidents or other car crashes. A maintenance lapse, especially in a company vehicle, typically results in driver or owner negligence, and under accident law, courts may hold them accountable for it.
Therefore, regular upkeep not only protects safety but also lowers legal liability after a car accident.
Building a Personal Injury Claim After a Rollover Accident
When a Las Vegas rollover accident leaves you injured, you're probably going to want to seek financial compensation to cover your medical expenses, lost income, and other damages.
However, to obtain this compensation, you must first build a claim, which requires documenting every detail, including photos, medical records, and witness statements, so your claim stands strong. This process can be burdensome for an accident victim, which is why, as your injury attorney at the Rodney Okano Car Accident Lawyer Law Firm, I'll handle your case, assess the damages, uncover the responsible parties, negotiate with the insurance company, and ensure your losses are fully covered.
Medical Assessments and Long-Term Needs
In Las Vegas, after a rollover accident, obtaining prompt medical assessments is crucial in identifying injuries and outlining long-term care, including treatments, medication, and specialized devices. Home health aides often become essential, especially for those with permanent disabilities.
Quantifying Economic Damages Beyond the Vehicle
Beyond your damaged vehicle, personal injury cases must account for medical bills, lost wages, and ongoing care costs. If the rollover left a broken spine or chronic pain, you may need to seek compensation for the medical care and the lost income accumulated due to the days of missed work your injuries caused.
Calculating these exact figures requires detailed evidence and sometimes expert testimony.
Evaluating Non-Economic Losses and Suffering
Non-economic losses compensate for the invisible pain a victim endures. Common non-economic damages are pain and suffering or mental anguish and extend beyond economic losses, to the damages that shape daily life and personal relationships. Also, loss of enjoyment of life, disrupted relationships, and constant reminders of the accident can be compensated for.
Frequently Asked Questions About Las Vegas Rollover Accidents
What Are Common Injuries Suffered in Rollover Accidents?
Since a rollover accident is such a violent car accident type, it often results in severe injuries such as:
- Broken and fractured bones
- Brain injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Cuts and lacerations
- Burn injuries
- Cursh injuries
- Paralysis
- Death
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