Rollover Car Accidents in Vermont & New Hampshire

There are many possible accidents that can occur each time you get behind the wheel. While there is always a chance you could be hit by a distracted or negligent driver, either in a head-on or rear-end collision, there is also the possibility you may be involved in a rollover accident.

Rollover accidents occur when one car in a crash rolls over, perhaps several times, compacting force in on occupants of the vehicle from every direction. Because of the added danger involved in rollover accidents, many victims of these accidents sustain serious injuries or loss of life.

Rollover accidents can happen in any vehicle, especially at high speeds. However, vehicles that have a high center of gravity, such as SUVs and trucks, also have a greater chance of rolling over. Approximately 10,000 people die each year in rollover accidents, and 60% of these occur in SUVs.

Rollover accidents can be caused by numerous factors. The primary factor in many rollover accidents is speed, which arms vehicles with significant forward momentum that causes them to flip when turning sharply around a curve or when hit from the side.

However, Vermont car accidents can also occur as the result of design or manufacturing errors on the part of car makers. These errors may include tire defects, defects in stability design, defective suspension systems, and failure of braking systems.

When Vermont car accidents are caused by manufacturing or design defects on the part of a car maker, the victims of these accident can experience serious injuries or even death. These victims have to suffer the consequences of the negligence of other people!

If you or a loved one has been injured in a rollover accident caused by a malfunctioning vehicle or even another driver, you may be eligible to recover damages from the crash. Financial compensation can cover your medical bills, ongoing care, emotional pain and suffering, and more.

Contact the Vermont car accident attorneys at Van Dorn & Curtiss today to learn more about your legal rights after a rollover car accident. Call us toll free at (877) 611-9622 to schedule your free consultation.