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If you’ve recently been injured in a rollover, you may be struggling to cope with not just the pain of your injuries, but psychological trauma and financial issues, too. Rollovers are an especially serious type of car accident that can inflict injuries severe enough to cost tens of thousands of dollars to treat in surgeries, hospitalization, medications, and more. If another driver caused your accident, you deserve to be properly compensated for all you’ve been through and the damages you’ve accrued since then. Dunk Law Firm serves injured clients in Memphis and throughout Tennessee by building strong personal injury cases and achieving optimal rewards. We’ve recovered millions of dollars over the years and can be trusted to put your priorities first

Contact us online or at (901) 231-4779 today for a free consultation after your car accident. Our rollover accident lawyers in Memphis can help you establish liability and build your claim.

What is a Rollover?

Virtually any vehicle can be involved in a rollover accident, which occurs when a vehicle turns over onto its side or roof in a car accident. However, vehicles with a higher center of gravity, such as trucks, are more prone to rollovers. Because rollovers can crush vehicles and throw around objects and individuals inside, they often lead to serious injuries and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A third of all passenger traffic fatalities that occurred in 2004 happened in rollover accidents.

Some of the most common rollover injuries include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, bruises and scrapes, and broken bones. While sometimes victims can walk away with minor injuries after a rollover, the reality is that many rollover-related injuries tend to come with long-term effects and even be permanent, such as paralysis.

How Rollovers Are Caused

The NHTSA has also reported that many rollover accidents are caused by driver-related factors, meaning they’re often caused by negligence.

Rollovers are mainly caused by the following factors:

• Lack of control: Rollovers mostly occur when the driver loses control of their vehicle, causing it to spin out or flip over. This often happens when the driver is distracted and unfocused, such as if they’re texting while driving or fall asleep at the wheel. Hitting the curb or swerving to avoid a slowed or stopped car can throw off the vehicle’s center of gravity and cause it to roll onto its roof or side.
• Aggressive driving: Rollovers can also occur when drivers speed or make aggressive maneuvers such as taking sharp turns, especially when they’re operating trucks and other vehicles carrying cargo. The friction between the tires and road is enough to make a vehicle tip onto it side and cause serious injuries.
• Multi-vehicle collisions: Though multi-vehicle rollovers aren’t as common, they can be especially devastating and involve several fatalities. These accidents can happen when a vehicle is struck from the side and pushed over.

Are Drivers Always to Blame for Rollovers?

Though it may seem obvious to you that the other driver involved caused your rollover and injuries, there are some cases where another party can be held liable for damages in a personal injury claim. Sometimes issues with the vehicle manufacturing itself may cause accidents. When a defect like a weight imbalance in a vehicle or faulty brakes causes an accident, the manufacturer may be held responsible for negligence.

Though it’s rarer, local governments can be held accountable when loose debris or poor road conditions causes a vehicle to roll over. A car can flip over when it hits a deep pothole, uneven road, or incline. Many public roads are maintained by local governments and other bodies that are responsible for fixing hazards that could potentially harm others.

If you’ve been injured and aren’t sure who can be held liable, you need an experienced and professional Memphis rollover accident attorney by your side. Our team knows what evidence to look for to support your case and establish fault. We can take over the investigation and paperwork while you concentrate on healing from your wounds.

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