Blog

Auto & Vehicle Accidents

• Vehicle Malfunction Leads to Fatal Accident in Missouri; No Passengers were Wearing Seat Belts

View All

A Platte County, MO Auto Accident Lawyer Explains Why Rollover Crashes Are So Deadly

A rollover vehicle crash refers to any type of accident in which a vehicle tips over onto its side or its roof. Rollover accidents often occur when a vehicle is traveling too fast while turning. Many rollover crashes involve one vehicle.

Drivers should be aware that some vehicles are more susceptible to rollovers than others. SUV's and pick-up trucks have a higher center of mass than other passenger vehicles. Rollovers are 27 percent more likely in an SUV than in a passenger car.

Rollover accidents can be very serious. Rollover accidents account for only 2.2 percent of motor vehicle crashes, but, in 2009, rollover accidents accounted for 21.4 percent of fatal crashes and 35.4 percent of traffic accident deaths. The rate of serious injury in rollover crashes is 36 percent higher than for crashes where there is no serious injury.

One reason roll-over accidents are more likely to cause severe injury is because while the vehicle is rolling there is the potential for multiple impacts of the occupants inside the vehicle. Every time an occupant hits against the vehicle, injury can occur. In addition, any loose items in the car will be thrown around the vehicle providing an additional source of injury. This includes passengers; anyone not wearing a seat belt is thrown around the cabin or ejected from the vehicle.

Passengers who survive being thrown from vehicles are often left with traumatic brain injury.

Many newer vehicles are equipped with anti-rollover technology. Electronic stability control will be required in all new vehicles by the 2012 model year. The 2012 model year will also include some vehicles that are able to predict rollovers and will tighten the seat belts and release the airbags in order to protect the occupants.

If you have lost a loved one to a Missouri rollover accident, you may be eligible for compensation. The Platte County, MO auto accident lawyers at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys can advise you about your rights. Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616. The initial consultation is free and there is no obligation.

Learn more about the rights of accidents victims. Request a free copy of our book: "10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim" for tips from Platte County, MO auto accident lawyer.

Just Ask

Free Consumer Guides

Testimonials

• I’m highly satisfied, I would call Victor again. I needed his help, and he has been a great attorney. I’m very comfortable recommending victor to other clients. Now that I’m happy with how much he’s helped me, I’m definitely recommending him to anyone that needed his help.
• Heather was very nice and polite and very informative. Heather was very responsive when I asked her questions and very informative. Yes, she was very aggressive with the insurance company. She was very aggressive trying to get a higher amount. Yes she was very nice. She is very informative and knows what she is doing.
• It was great to work with Heather, she kept me informed about everything, the dos and the don’ts and what everything was and kept me on track. she was very professional she told you what was going on, she kept you a breast of everything that was going on, she was an excellent lawyer. Ms Heather and the whole staff at the Accident Injury firm, I would recommend them to anybody across the world, that they are excellent, honest attorneys.

View All

Latest News

• Posted on 5/15/2012Paramedics Injured in Auto Accident Caused by Speeding Motorist Running a Red Light
• Posted on 5/15/2012Three Children Killed in Tragic Accident Caused by Blown Tire on Missouri Highway

View All

FAQs

Auto & Vehicle Accidents

• Why are research and statistics that look at gender differences among drivers important? If I am hurt in an Independence, MO car accident, do the research and statistics matter?

View All

Web Resources

• Auto & Vehicle Accidents

more