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Auto Accident 1.16.2022

Ask A Michigan Car Accident Attorney: What Commonly Causes Rollover Accidents? You Need To Know To Be Safe!

Michigan Car Accident Attorneys Fight For Victims of Rollover Accidents

Being involved in an auto accident can be a devastating traumatic experience. Wrecks where a vehicle rolls over are particularly dangerous. In many cases, the driver or passengers suffer severe and permanent injuries along with fright. At The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm, our Michigan car accident attorneys have seen their fair share of rollover motor vehicle accidents.

What you know about how rollover accidents happen and these three risks could lead you to receiving the compensation you deserve in a rollover car accident claim. Additionally, making sure your vehicle is safe to drive reduces the harm to yourself or others, as well as civil lawsuit.

What Are 3 Common Causes of Rollover Accidents

  • High speed
    The faster someone is driving above the speed limit, the greater the chance that there is of driver losing control and being ejected out of a vehicle or vehicle flipped over. Impact velocity of a vehicle in a high-speed crashing into something solid or another vehicle can create a catastrophic ending you or a loved one. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash data the greatest percentage of rollover accidents occur between 48 to 80 mph. Interesting to note, the amount of rollover accidents that occur in dry conditions is significantly higher than in wet conditions. For example, you might find surprising that rain or ice did not seem to be a significant factor in rollover crashes in the NHTSA data. Being extra cautious and reducing speed when traveling on bumpy streets because your car can lose contact with the ground or winding roads, especially in rural areas can prevent a rollover accident. Why not reduce speed when it is so easy to do so? Most causes of rollover accident are in the hands of the driver.
  • Alcohol and/or drugs
    Just like with faster speeding your risk of rollover goes, doing more alcohol can lead to having higher impairment resulting in catastrophic destruction. You may find alarming is that almost a third of all rollover crashes had an impaired driver. According to the data it is important to note that this only recorded alcohol impairment. This alcohol rollover related number can be higher with cases of impairment due to drug use for drivers in rollover crashes.
  • Vehicle or tire defects
    This is why it is of the utmost importance to get your car inspected in accordance with the Michigan’s  driving laws and manufacturer specification for the vehicle you drive. On the other hand, sometimes a vehicle mechanic may not catch a manufacturing defect. In most newer cars there is a tire sensor light that comes on when your tire pressure is low. Even better, new cars now have an electronic stability control (ESC) feature to prevent rollovers. Although, if you may have an older car, you should always routinely check the condition of your tires during oil changes. Most quicklube oil changes will check and fill your tire pressure free. But, if you find anything looks worn or the tire radial belts are exposed, do not drive, and have the tire replaced. Over the years, there have been cases of rollover accidents where the car or tire manufacturing company was at fault for a tire defect related rollover.

Best Michigan Auto Accident Lawyer

Were you in a rollover accident in the Detroit area? It’s time to hire a Michigan car accident lawyer. Never let someone else’s error cost you anything in your life.

The car accident lawyers at The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm Michigan law firm are also experienced personal injury lawyers. Serving Detroit MI, Warren MI, Canton MI, Southfield MI, Livonia MI, Sterling Heights MI, Dearborn MI, Clinton Twp MI, and surrounding areas. We make house calls if you want to meet with us. Practice areas include Pontiac, Shelby Twp, Troy, Royal Oak, and Farmington Hills. Victims of tractor trailer accidents and car accident cases are also common areas our personal injury lawyers specialize in. If you are our client, expect to get the full compassionate support you need for your car accident case.

Proper investigation will be done into the condition of all vehicles involved in the rollover accident, and the condition of any driver involved in the crash. We will take the time to ensure you, or other injured passengers receive full and fair compensation under Michigan state law.

Are you unsure if a loved one suffered a wrongful death? Do you know someone who is too injured to seek legal help themselves from a crash? Don’t go up against an insurance company alone. The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm is here fight for you. Our client testimonials speak for us.

At The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm, our car accident attorneys also specialize in other accident claims. Worker’s comp, disability, nursing home abuse, and construction injuries can also be handled. More information can be found on our law firm website at our legal blog.

Contact The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm injury law firm now to schedule a free consultation and receive a free case review.  Don’t give up the chance of receiving what you deserve from your rollover accident case. A Michigan car accident attorney is ready, willing, and able to fight for you and your family.

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