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Rollover accidents are often some of the more deadly accidents you can get in. If you or a loved one has been injured in a SUV rollover accident, you need to know your legal rights in Connecticut. Contact Sorrentino Legal at (203) 518-8010 today for a free consultation to discuss your rollover accident claim.
About SUV Rollover Accidents
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SUV rollover accidents are among the most deadly, especially for vehicle passengers. In fact,over 66% of rollover accidents result in serious injury.
A 2007 study performed by the U.S Department of Transportation found that 2.7% of passengers involved in rollover accidents suffered fatal injuries, compared to 0.2% of passenger fatalities in non-roll over car accidents.
The same study found that 33% of all passenger car accident deaths were the result of SUV rollover accidents. Most passenger fatalities resulting in death happen because passengers were not wearing seatbelts at the time and were ejected from the vehicle.
Common Injuries Suffered from Vehicle Rollover Accidents
It is not uncommon for SUV rollover accidents to cause serious injuries, including broken bones or fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or even internal bleeding or injuries to major organs. According the National Institute of Health (NIH), more than 50% of SUV rollover accidents result in head or traumatic brain injuries; the second most common injury from a rollover accident is neck and spine injuries, which accounts for 10% of injuries from a rollover accident.
Other common injuries from rollover accidents are the following:
- Face injuries
- Thorax injuries
- Abdomen or abdominal injury
- Lower extremity injuries, such as a broken or fractured leg
- Upper extremity injuries, including broken arms, rib fractures or chest injury
Time Limitations for Filing SUV Rollover Accident Lawsuit
As with most car accidents, SUV rollover accidents would fall under a general negligence and/or recklessness claims. In Connecticut CT, you generally have up to two (2) years in which to file a lawsuit following a SUV rollover accident from the date the accident occurred. However, there are always exceptions and an experienced Connecticut CT car accident lawyer can help you navigate complex legal issues that may come up following a SUV rollover accident.
How SUV Roller Accidents Happen
1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4160669/
2 https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/810741
3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4160669/
Over 85% of rollover accident only involves one vehicle. The cause of SUV rollover accidents can be complex, but the most common causes include some combination of the following:
- Vehicle Type: Although any type of vehicle is capable rolling over, vehicles that have a higher center of gravity, such as pickup trucks and SUVs are at much higher risk for rolling over.
- Alcohol/Drug: Driver impairment is involved in nearly 40 % of all rollover accidents, and as such, drugs and alcohol impairment is probably the highest contributing factor in all rollover accidents.
- Speeding: Around 40% of all rollover accidents took place when the driver was speeding or driving too fast for conditions.
- Crash location: Rollover crashes tend to occur where off the highway where there are no road barriers to stop vehicles from going off the road; in fact 75% of rollover accidents happen in rural areas with posted speed limit of 55mph or more.
- Weather/Road Conditions: Bad or inclement weather bringing rain, sleet, snow and high winds can contribute to rollover accidents.
- Distracted Drivers: Distracted driving is among one of the most dangerous driver behaviors; when drivers are distracted, they may make sudden turns or driving maneuvers that cause rollover accidents.
Contact an Experienced Connecticut CT Rollover Accident Attorney for a Free Consultation Today
It is extremely important that you act quickly following an SUV rollover accident to protect you or your loved one’s interests. For example, insurance companies often will junk the involved vehicle at their earliest opportunity and important evidence could be lost.
Contact Sorrentino Legal at (203) 518-8010 today for a free consultation to discuss your rollover accident claim.