One moment, you’re driving on the highway, minding your own business. The next moment, you’re completely upside-down, covered in broken glass, and in serious shock and pain. Rollover accidents are usually sudden, terrifying, and very dangerous, often leaving victims with severe injuries and emotional trauma.
At Parrish DeVaughn, we understand the overwhelming impact these accidents can have on your life, and our dedicated car accident attorneys are ready to help you navigate the challenging aftermath to protect your health, your rights, and your finances.
Rollover Accidents Often Result in Severe Injuries
The dynamics of a rollover accident subject occupants to extreme forces from multiple directions, often leading to catastrophic injuries. When a vehicle rolls, passengers may experience multiple impacts within the vehicle compartment, even with proper seatbelts and restraints.
Victims of rollover accidents commonly suffer from:
- Broken bones and fractures – particularly in the arms, legs, ribs, and collarbones as victims brace for impact or are thrown against the vehicle interior
- Spinal cord injuries – ranging from herniated discs to paralysis due to the violent movement and compression during rolls
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) – from direct head trauma or the brain moving within the skull during rapid rotations of the vehicle
- Internal bleeding and organ damage – caused by blunt force trauma or penetrating injuries from vehicle components
- Lacerations and burns – resulting in permanent scarring and disfigurement from contact with broken glass, metal, or post-crash fires
The severity of these injuries underscores why working with attorneys experienced in rollover accident cases can make a big difference in your case. These complex injuries often require lifelong medical care and can permanently alter your ability to work and enjoy life. Rollover accident lawyers understand how to properly value these significant damages and fight for the substantial compensation you deserve.
Some Factors Involved in Rollover Accidents
Understanding what causes rollover accidents is a big part of determining liability. Asking “How did the crash happen?” is the first step in any case like this, as several factors can cause these kinds of dangerous crashes:
- Impaired, distracted, or reckless driving – Sudden swerves or abrupt turns at high speeds can disrupt a vehicle’s balance and trigger a rollover.
- Vehicle type – SUVs, vans, and trucks have higher centers of gravity, making them more prone to tipping over, especially during emergency maneuvers. Some vehicle designs may be particularly susceptible to rollover accidents.
- Road conditions – Sharp turns, steep embankments, or problematic road shoulders (including drop-offs or soft, unstable surfaces) can contribute to a vehicle tipping over when navigated at speed.
- Weather conditions – Rain, ice, and snow reduce traction and make controlling a vehicle more difficult, increasing the risk of a rollover during corrective steering actions.
- Tire blowouts – Sudden tire failures can cause drivers to lose control, potentially leading to a rollover. These may result from manufacturing defects, improper maintenance, or road hazards.
At Parrish DeVaughn, we consider all of these possibilities. Our attorneys are experienced in getting to the heart of the matter and finding out what really happened, which is the first step in getting you the compensation you need for your recovery.
Who’s Responsible for Your Rollover Accident Injuries?
Determining responsibility in rollover accidents requires experienced legal representation like the kind we provide. Our attorneys meticulously investigate these complex crashes to identify all potentially liable parties. To establish negligence and get you your compensation, we must prove four essential elements:
- Duty of care – Another person or party (e.g. another driver) had a legal obligation to not cause harm to the people around them (e.g. by following traffic laws and adjusting their driving to the road and weather conditions).
- Breach of duty – They failed to uphold this obligation through their actions or inactions.
- Causation – This failure directly led to your injuries.
- Damages – You suffered tangible losses (i.e. medical expenses, lost wages) as a result.
Getting Compensation After a Rollover Accident
The catastrophic nature of rollover accidents makes securing proper compensation especially important. If your car rolled over in the accident, it may need serious repairs, and your medical bills alone might be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Not to mention the impact on your ability to work and quality of life that may last a lifetime.
With strong legal representation, you may recover damages for:
- Medical expenses – both current treatments and future related care needs, including surgeries, hospital stays, and medications
- Rehabilitation costs – physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other treatments needed to regain function
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity – compensation for missed work and diminished ability to earn in the future
- Pain and suffering – for the physical pain and emotional distress caused by the accident and injuries
- Loss of enjoyment of life – for activities and experiences you can no longer participate in due to your injuries
- Property damage – costs to repair or replace your vehicle and any personal belongings that were damaged in the crash
Of course, Insurance companies often attempt to minimize payouts in severe accident cases. Having knowledgeable attorneys advocating for your interests ensures that all current and future needs are properly accounted for in any settlement or verdict.
How Our Accident Lawyers Can Help
The Parrish DeVaughn legal team approaches rollover accident cases with the respect and thoroughness they deserve. When you work with our firm, we will:
- Investigate thoroughly – examine the accident scene, vehicle damage, witness statements, and police reports to establish what happened
- Collect crucial evidence – secure black box data, surveillance footage, maintenance records, and expert testimony to build your case
- Prove liability – identify all responsible parties and demonstrate their negligence
- Calculate comprehensive damages – work with medical and economic experts to determine the full value of your claim
- Negotiate effectively – leverage our experience to counter insurance company tactics and pursue fair compensation
- Represent you in court – present a compelling case to a jury if a fair settlement cannot be reached
Our approach focuses on handling the legal complexities while you concentrate on recovering from your injuries.
Call Us for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has been injured in a rollover accident in Oklahoma City, don’t face this challenging time alone. The attorneys at Parrish DeVaughn understand the devastating impact these accidents can have and are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Contact us today for your free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll evaluate your case, explain your options, and outline a path forward. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case. Your recovery is our priority. Let us handle the legal battle while you focus on healing.
