SUV’s are often seen as stable, veritable vehicles that can take on a wide range of weather elements as well as road conditions. They feature a wide chassis as well as heavy materials giving them an allure of power, comfort and dependency. However, what most people don’t realize is that due to the high center of gravity of these vehicles, they are more likely to roll over and experience roof crush, which can then lead to severe and catastrophic injuries. SUV rollover accidents may be caused by a number of factors, but despite their inherent design flaw, one cannot take away the fact that human negligence plays a role in over 90 percent of all auto accidents. As road users, we all owe each other a duty of care to ensure that we operate our vehicles in a safe and reasonable manner while obeying all traffic laws and not drink and drive or get distracted while on the road.

It takes just three seconds of distraction to cause an accident, and many lives may be affected by one’s actions. To this end, it may be possible to hold one or more parties liable for your SUV rollover accident as long as you are able to prove that they breached standard of care via acting in a negligent manner, thereby causing your injuries.

Understanding Shared Negligence in SUV Rollover Cases

That said, negligence is interpreted in a number of different ways across different jurisdictions, and fault may actually be shared amongst different parties, which may in the end impact how much compensation you can potentially be awarded in SUV accident rollover claims. Due to the complexity of these claims, it is vital that you work closely with an experienced auto accident injury law firm to find out who exactly can and should be held liable as well as protect your rights and compensation options going forward, and we’re here to help with this and so much more – read on to find out.

Why You Need an Experienced SUV Rollover Attorney

Are you looking for the best SUV rollover accident attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced auto accident injury attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience where we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured Americans across the country as well as different walks of life recover compensation after getting injured due to the negligent actions of individuals or corporate giants.

We pride ourselves in our personalized approach to every client and claim, and we make a conscious effort to update clients every step of the way when it comes to the resolution of their claim, ensuring that they are not left in the dark. We have access to vast resources such as investigators, physicians and other key individuals who can help build a strong case on your behalf, and all cases are personally handled by our team of decorated and experienced attorneys, and not paralegals as is common in most law firms.

We run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we have nationwide reach thanks to our trusted network of referral attorneys across the country. We are not afraid to litigate claims in a court of law should it come down to it, as many times, insurance companies are not going to be amenable to paying out a reasonable settlement, which would then require us to fight for your right to compensation in court. By contrast, most law firms simply engage the insurance company in settlement negotiations, which often end in paltry payouts to the injured party.

Lastly, we take on all cases on a contingency fee basis, and what this means is that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of the claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you were injured due to an SUV rollover accident, don’t wait: call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Negligence Contributing to the Occurrence of SUV Rollover Accidents

Let’s take a look at the various causes of SUV rollover accidents:

Driver Negligence

Failure to operate a vehicle safely is one of the most common causes of SUV rollover accidents. Actions such as speeding and aggressive driving, distracted driving (using a phone making calls or texting), driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as well as failing to abide by traffic signs and signals can all lead to SUV rollover accidents.

Manufacturer Negligence

Sometimes, even when you operate a vehicle in a safe manner, actions beyond your knowledge may lead to an accident. Manufacturer negligence refers to defects in the SUV manufacturing or design process. Issues such as design flaws where the vehicle tilts to one side, the failure to provide adequate airbags, lack of comprehensive testing of vehicle stability can all increase the likelihood of an SUV rollover accident.

Road Condition Negligence

The city council and related authorities may also play a negligent role leading to your SUV rollover accident. For example, failing to fix potholes in roads, neglecting to replace nonfunctional traffic lights and warning signs, as well as poor drainage leading to slick roads can all contribute to the occurrence of an SUV rollover accident.

Types of Negligence Frameworks in SUV Rollover Accidents

There are different negligence frameworks that may be applied to SUV rollover cases; the first one, joint negligence, refers to two or more parties being found to be collectively responsible for the accident. In such instances, you as the victim can seek full compensation from any party regardless of their percentage of fault as all parties are deemed jointly liable for the damages you incurred.

The second one is several negligence which allows each party to be liable for only their specific share of the fault, which may mean pursuing different claims against numerous parties in order to recover full damages. The third form of negligence is comparative negligence, which takes into account the degree of fault each party is responsible for, and may mean if you are determined to have been at fault over a certain percentage threshold, you may not be able to recover compensation, or compensation may be reduced according to your percentage of fault.

Best SUV Rollover Accident Attorneys – Call Us Today!

Confused? We’re here to clarify any concerns you may have. It is important that you do not sign anything or speak to the insurance company before you speak with us, as doing so may invalidate your claim. In addition, ensure that you do not delete any emails, photos or videos pertaining to the accident, and head over to the ER even if you feel fine, as your medical report will play a pivotal role in solidifying the validity of your claim.

However, most importantly, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.