What Factors Put You at Risk for a Rollover Crash?

Of all the types of auto accidents that a driver can experience, a rollover is perhaps the worst possibility. During a rollover crash, occupants are thrashed around inside the vehicle unlike any other form of accident, slamming into everything they can touch while being pelted with flying debris. Should an occupant not be wearing a seatbelt, he or she can easily be ejected from the vehicle, slamming into whatever may be nearby or possibly being run over by their own vehicle.

While these accidents are devastating in nature, their causes are rather ordinary. As such, all drivers should be aware of what auto accident causes may put them at risk of a rollover.

• High Center of Gravity – Vehicles that have a high center of gravity are more likely to tip over during a tight and fast turn as the inertia of the car can overcome the vehicle’s stability more easily.
• Tire Blowout – When a tire suddenly fails while driving, the driver can lose control and swerve and the vehicle can lose balance, making a rollover much more likely.
• Loss of Traction – When a vehicle leaves the road, often due to an accident, it may lose traction, especially when driving onto dirt or grass, causing swerving and flipping.
• Collision – Perhaps the most common cause, when a vehicle strikes another, especially at a lateral angle, the force of the impact may cause the car to topple over.
• Emergency Maneuvers – Swerving, speeding, and sudden braking, especially in relation to the other factors, can cause a vehicle to be involved in a rollover.

The Charles County rollover accident attorneys at Alpert Schreyer understand the severe nature of these crashes and the devastating losses that may result. If you or your loved one has been involved in an accident due to the actions of another party, you are entitled to compensation for accident-related losses. For a consultation on your case from our legal team, call our offices at (800) 489-1577.