A rollover accident is a frightening and dangerous experience for all involved. They can cause catastrophic damages and sometimes result in consequences such as ejection from a car. Have you or someone you loved been the victim of such an accident that was not your fault?
Factors in Rollover Accidents
Most rollover accidents involve SUVs and crossovers due to their higher center of gravity and narrower track width. While some are caused by driver negligence, others are simply caused by a shift in the car’s center of gravity. When a change there coincides with the car hitting something that “trips” it, like a pothole or the unpaved shoulder of a road, a rollover becomes likely. Mechanical failures can also be the inciting incident in these crashes. Rollover accidents are often caused by factors including:
- Pre-existing high center of gravity
- Tire failure
- Defective suspension
- Poor road conditions
- Turning at high speeds
- Vehicle losing traction and going into a skid or spin
