While all kinds of motor vehicle crashes can cause harm, the chances of devastating injuries occurring are substantially higher in rollover car accidents in Beaumont. If you or your loved one sustained injuries in a vehicle that flipped over or if a rolled over vehicle crashed into you, you could be facing a lengthy and challenging recuperation.
Fortunately, a skilled vehicle collision attorney from Schechter, Shaffer & Harris has successfully helped other people in similar circumstances. Our attorneys could meet with you to help you determine if pursuing a civil lawsuit is an option for you and your family.
Reasons Why Cars Rollover
Some vehicles, such as SUVs and trucks, are more prone to flipping due to their boxy designs and the fact that they are higher in the air. However, any vehicle can rollover if a driver acts negligently or recklessly, such as by speeding around a corner too fast, driving drunk, or driving distractedly and failing to be aware of their surroundings until it is too late. Most Beaumont rollover crashes occur when a motorist loses control of their vehicle and causes their vehicle to veer off the path they intended to take.
When a vehicle slips and strikes something such as another vehicle, a guardrail, curb, or something in the median strip, the vehicle could trip and roll over. If a motorist tries to overcompensate after tripping their vehicle, they could flip over by swerving too hard. If the evidence indicates that the driver’s actions led to the crash, our attorneys could help you sue that driver.
Our attorneys could also investigate the circumstances of the accident to determine if the vehicle that rolled over was inherently defective. If our investigation determines the car was too dangerous, we could help you seek product liability damages from the automotive manufacturer.
Types of Injuries that Occur in Car Rollovers
When cars in Beaumont roll over, people can experience a wide range of debilitating injuries. Many rollovers cause people to be ejected from their vehicles, and they are more likely to be thrown from their car if they are not wearing their seatbelts, but restraints can also fail and cause someone to be thrown from or within the vehicle. Consequently, life-altering injuries and even fatalities are alarmingly common when a car flips over. Some of the more common types of injuries are as follows:
- Brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Internal organ trauma
- Back and neck injuries, including spinal cord trauma which can result in paralysis
- Lacerations, contusions, bruises, and cuts that can lead to disfiguring scars
Many people require ambulance care, hospitalization, multiple surgeries, physical therapy, and follow up care, which can result in costly medical bills and missed days of work.
In addition to physical harm, rollovers can also affect your life in other ways. You might find it hard to cope with the unimaginable pain from your injuries and you might no longer be able to participate in your day-to-day activities, leading to feelings of decreased enjoyment of life, depression, and anxiety.
Our compassionate legal team from Schechter, Shaffer & Harris could help by meeting with you and taking the time to understand the toll the accident has taken on your life. We could help you seek justice by fighting for financial compensation against the people responsible for the rollover. If you lost your loved one in a deadly rollover, our caring attorneys could also help you seek justice in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Contact a Beaumont Lawyer After Injuries Sustained in a Car Rollover
Rollover car accidents in Beaumont can be devastating. A knowledgeable personal injury attorney from Schechter, Shaffer & Harris could help you understand your rights and options. Contact our trusted legal team today for a free consultation.
