Car accidents are a leading cause of death in the United States. Many of these accidents involve SUVs, and nearly 35% of fatal SUV accidents in the U.S. are rollovers. Families often buy SUVs under the assumption that they will be safer than other large vehicles, but unfortunately, this is not always the case.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a rollover accident in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, or Glendale areas, let the team at Cruz & Associates help you take the next steps.
What is a Rollover Accident?
The heavy weight of SUVs means they can roll over without warning and injure the occupants inside. Compared to sedan-style vehicles, SUVs are more prone to rollovers due to their higher center of gravity. Legally, rollover accidents are particularly difficult to handle because they are often caused by the vehicle’s construction rather than the driver’s driving style. There are several different types of SUV rollover accidents:
Ramp Transfers
Rollovers on ramps occur when an SUV has one to three tires on a curb, ramp, or other raised surface. While driving onto a curb is often accidental, it can cause an SUV to lose balance and roll over.
Rollovers on Side Slopes
A rollover can occur on a side slope if the SUV is taken off the road and placed on an incline. The same can happen with any incline on a road. Imbalance on an incline can cause the SUV to roll over.
Lateral Force Rollovers
Traveling at high speeds means a rollover due to lateral force is more likely. This happens when the SUV is unable to navigate a sharp turn or curve successfully and rolls over due to its higher center of gravity.
Side Skate Rollovers
A sideways skid rollover occurs when the SUV’s tires lose traction. Often caused by wet roads and inclement weather, the vehicle risks rolling over if it hits a curb or barrier, causing it to lose its balance.
How Our Accident Attorneys Can Help You
If you’ve been involved in an SUV rollover accident in the Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, or Glendale areas, you have an experienced legal team on your side. Because of the complexities involved in rollover accidents, having a team you trust is essential to exploring your options. Cruz & Associates is here to help you every step of the way.
First, we determine where the fault lies in your rollover accident. It’s very likely the vehicle manufacturer is at fault, and our team can help prove it.
Trabajamos junto con los expertos del área en diseño de vehículos para analizar por qué su SUV era tan susceptible a un vuelco. Trabajaremos con las jurisdicciones locales para adquirir imágenes disponibles de tu accidente para estudiar más a fondo los detalles de tu caso. Una vez que se identifica la falla, podemos seguir adelante para asegurar la compensación completa y justa que se merece.
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Las lesiones por accidentes de vuelco pueden variar desde huesos rotos hasta daño cerebral permanente. Estos accidentes pueden incluso ser fatales. Si tu o un ser querido han sufrido un accidente de volcadura de un SUV, Cruz & Asociados brinda servicios en el área de Phoenix con experiencia legal en la que puede confiar.
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