Even if you do not collide with another car or any object, a rollover is a very dangerous accident. Although rollovers constitute a mere 3 percent of accidents, about 30 percent of traffic fatalities occur in rollovers.
These accidents have a variety of causes. Speed, vehicle design and unexpected obstacles are among them.
Surprisingly, some of the larger vehicles are the most dangerous in this regard. The clear majority are SUVs, pickup trucks, and vans. These have a higher center of gravity and are taller.
You may think a larger vehicle protects you in a car crash. But a recent study found that your car's handling is a more significant factor in safety than size. A nimbler car can avoid an accident. Larger cars generally do not handle as well as smaller ones.
Who is liable if you are injured in a rollover accident? If another car ran you off the road (and you can identify them), they may be found liable. The auto manufacturer, your insurance company, or the government entity failing to maintain the road adequately, or all of the above, may be liable.
More than 10,000 people a year are killed in rollovers each year.
If you have been injured, or a loved one has been killed in a rollover accident, contact Milwaukee SUV rollovers lawyer Stephen B. Strnad to learn your options. I handle cases throughout Wisconsin, and offer you my total dedication in your case against any and all parties responsible for your losses.
I do not work for insurance companies or big corporations, only people like you. I have 25 years of experience and can explain the legal process to you in plain English.
