Rollover accidents are extremely traumatic and can turn your entire life upside down in an instant. They often include significant financial losses as well as physical and emotional injuries. Handling a claim for this type of accident can be overwhelming, especially when you are trying to cope with and recover from your injuries.
At Curtis Legal Group our Modesto Rollover Accident Attorneys have decades of experience handling complex car accident cases. We work on a contingency fee basis meaning you pay nothing until we win for you. We fight to get you maximum recovery.
If someone else’s negligence caused your accident, our Modesto rollover accident lawyers may be able to help.
Negligence Is a Key Component in Any Rollover Accident Case
Rollover accidents can be complicated to recreate, but you do not have to build a case alone. An attorney can help investigate the situation and identify potential points of liability, whether it’s another driver involved in the crash or a manufacturer of a faulty car part. We may call in an accident reconstruction expert to help us recreate, in detail, the events leading up to the crash and how the rollover occurred.
Rollover accident attorneys will work with you to gather necessary evidence to establish negligence. This is done by showing that the responsible party had a duty to you, they breached that duty, and the breach caused the accident and resulting injuries.
Typically, this evidence is part of the initial insurance claim. However, if the insurance company is not willing to negotiate for fair compensation or denies your claim outright, an attorney can help you escalate the situation and file a lawsuit.​
Causes of Rollover Accidents
Rollover accidents occur when a vehicle flips onto its side or onto its roof. Accidents may involve a vehicle rolling multiple times or simply falling on its side. When tires become unstable due to sudden steering movements, crashes, or a blown tire, a rollover can occur. Sudden changes in your trajectory, such as swerving to avoid a negligent driver or being struck by another car, can cause a rollover, especially at high speeds.
Vehicles like tall vans, SUVs, and pickup trucks with a higher center of gravity are more prone to rollover accidents. Poor road conditions and high winds also raise the chance of rollovers with any vehicle type.
Common Injuries in Rollover Accidents
Flipping a car in a rollover accident vastly increases the chances of severe injuries for occupants. In fact, rollover accidents1 account for nearly one-third of ejections in vehicle accidents. Common injuries in rollover accidents in Modesto include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, internal bleeding, amputations, and disfigurements.
Severe injuries like these can be life-changing, keeping you from returning to work while the medical bills stack up.​
When a Rollover Leads to a Wrongful Death
Rollover crashes often lead to fatal injuries for the vehicle occupants. If you lost a loved one due to a rollover accident, you may have the right to file a wrongful death claim.2 Our legal team will work to build a solid case for your family to recover financial support and find justice during your time of grief.
While no sum can replace your lost loved one, a wrongful death claim can help compensate for the loss of financial support, funeral and burial expenses, and other losses.
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Rollover Accident Claims Have Time Limits
An important consideration when you are trying to determine how to move forward is the statute of limitations. You generally have two years from the date of your accident to sue someone in California.3 While this seems like a lot of time, a thorough investigation and negotiation can take months, so acting early can be important.
Whether you know you want to work with an attorney from the beginning or you are a little unsure, calling our team at The Curtis Legal Group from the beginning can give you the best understanding of your situation and the best chance of a successful recovery.
Sources:
1 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4160669/
2 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&part=2.&title=3.&chapter=4.&article=2″>https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&part=2.&title=3.&chapter=4.&article=2
3 https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/civil-lawsuit/statute-limitations”>https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/civil-lawsuit/statute-limitations