Our firm handles various
types of rollover accidents, including those involving sport utility vehicles (SUVs), trucks, cars and other motor vehicles.
In many cases, makers of SUVs can and should be held responsible for the injuries or deaths that occur as a result
of these rollover accidents because of weak roof structures and safety restraint system failures that are built in these motor vehicles.
The national personal injury firm of Watts Guerra led the way in holding both Ford and Firestone responsible for the deaths and injuries caused in the
series of rollover accidents that gained national attention in 2000.
Car insurance is meant to cover these and other costs in the
event of a rollover accident; however, insurers don't always agree to pay the full amount needed or may deny your claim altogether if they suspect another driver was at fault.
Contacting a Jefferson County Accident Attorney Because 15 - passenger vans have a higher
chance of rollover accidents, there is also a higher risk of serious injury.
A unibody construction helps lower center of gravity, compared to previous truck - based GM SUVs, reduces the
risk of rollover accidents.
The national personal injury firm of Watts Guerra led the way in holding Ford responsible for the deaths and injuries caused in the
series of rollover accidents that gained national attention in 2000.
Oil and gas tanker trucks have a much higher center of gravity than other large trucks on the road, particularly when they are full, which makes them more difficult to control and increases the risk
of rollover accidents.
Liquid loads in the back of tanker trucks can cause the vehicle to become unbalanced and increase the risk
of a rollover accident.
If granted, a truck accident settlement can help cover the costs of any medical expenses, lost time at work, property damage, or emotional pain and suffering you may have endured because
of the rollover accident.
Overloaded trucks are also more difficult to control and turn, potentially raising the risk
of a rollover accident.
Have you been injured as a result
of a rollover accident?
If you or someone you know has sustained a serious or fatal injury as the result
of a rollover accident or partial ejection from their vehicle, please discuss with the attorneys at Bennett & Sharp, PLLC, in order to determine if that tragedy could have been avoided.