Although rollover car accidents in Clermont are not common, they can be significantly more serious than other types of collisions. Rollovers often cause devastating injuries, serious vehicular damage, and even fatalities.
If you or a family member suffered injuries in a rollover crash, our skilled car accident attorneys at Largey Law Firm could help you determine if pursuing a lawsuit against those responsible is a viable option.
What Causes Rollovers?
Vehicles can roll over for many reasons, and more than one party could potentially bear responsibility.
Negligent Drivers
Rollovers can happen when drivers travel at excessive speeds, make overly sharp turns, or collide with other vehicles or even stationary objects, such as curbs. Other negligent and aggressive driving behaviors, such as distracted driving, weaving between lanes, and drunk driving, can also increase the risk of a car rolling over or a collision with another vehicle that could force the second vehicle to overturn.
The Driver’s Employer
If the negligent motorist who caused the rollover was a commercial driver and was working at the time of the crash, you might be able to sue their employer because an employer is responsible for the negligent actions of their employees. In addition, the employer might also be liable if you can find evidence that they put undue pressure on their drivers to meet unrealistic deadlines.
The Vehicle Manufacturers
Some types of vehicles, such as SUVs, are inherently more likely to tip over than others. However, manufacturers should try to minimize the risks by designing vehicles more carefully. Additionally, manufacturers should provide sufficient protection to a vehicle’s driver and passengers if a rollover occurs.
The Vehicle Owner
Car owners have a responsibility to maintain their vehicles. If a car tire punctures and leads to a rollover, the car’s owner could be responsible for failing to make the necessary repairs.
Municipal and State Authorities
If a government entity in charge of maintaining the roads failed to repair large potholes or cracks, you might be able to sue for damages.
Our team could carefully analyze all available evidence relating to your rollover car crash in Clermont in order to pinpoint precisely what went wrong and identify all potential defendants.
Types of Life-Altering Harm Resulting From Rollovers
When a vehicle rolls over, it can cause substantial harm to the people inside the vehicle, as well as to people in other vehicles, on bikes, or walking nearby. As many rollovers occur in large vehicles, such as buses, vans, and SUVs, that carry larger numbers of passengers, widespread injuries to multiple victims can occur. Additionally, as passengers in large vans and buses do not always wear their seatbelts, they can be at risk of suffering even more serious injuries from impacts inside the vehicle or by going through the windshield.
Some of the most common injuries in Clermont rollover car wrecks are:
- Cuts and lacerations that can result in disfigurement
- Broken bones
- Back and neck damage, ranging from minor, temporary neck pain resulting from whiplash to a spinal injury causing permanent paralysis
- Burns in the event of a fire
- Internal organ trauma and hemorrhaging
- Crushed limbs, which can result in traumatic or surgical amputations
- Brain injuries
In addition to physical injuries, rollover survivors also frequently have to contend with emotional and mental struggles, such as:
- Post-traumatic stress
- Survivor’s guilt
- Depression
- Anxiety
You might also experience diminished enjoyment of life. Our legal team could work tirelessly to get you help. If a rollover caused the untimely death of your family member, we could also work with you to seek justice in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Call Our Firm About a Clermont Rollover Auto Crash Today
Our compassionate lawyers understand how devastating the consequences of rollover car accidents in Clermont can be. We could help you assess everything from the cause of your wreck to the compensation you may be able to seek to get justice for your pain.
Call Largey Law Firm today to speak with our team and learn how we could help you fight for justice.
