Houston Rollover Accident Lawyers
Sugarland Truck Rollover Attorneys Helping Clients Recover Full Compensation
Rollover accidents are a very common type of automobile accident, most commonly associated with traveling too fast while turning, and driving vehicles that are too top-heavy like pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans. The primary reacting forces associated with rollover accidents are inertia, the force of the tires, and gravity. In a sharp enough turn, the slightest obstacle is enough to overturn the vehicle depending on its speed.
Legal action may be necessary for you to recover full compensation for your injuries and suffering. You should contact a Houston rollover accident attorney if you believe a defect in the vehicle's build is a factor in the accident. An effective lawsuit can cover the damages of your accident, and convince the car company to alter the design of the vehicle in order to prevent other people from suffering the same type of accident.
Top-Heavy SUVs Are the Main Cause of Rollover Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 280,000 rollover accidents occur each year. Additionally, 10,000 deaths a year are the result of rollover accidents. These accidents occur depending on the relationship between the road and the center of gravity of the vehicle. The higher up off the ground that the vehicle is (top heavy) increases its risk for a rollover.
Many SUVs, such as the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler, have roll bars to help prevent injury during a rollover accident. These bars were installed in various vehicles such as the Bronco and Wrangler because of the number of fatalities that occurred as a result of these types of vehicles rolling over. However, not all are so well-equipped.
Skilled Attorney for Rollover Accident Victims
If you have been injured in car or truck accident involving a rollover, you should contact a qualified, personal injury law specialist immediately to discuss your options.
Michael P. Fleming is board certified as a specialist in personal injury trial law and well known as the former Harris County attorney. He has been selected as a top attorney in Texas Super Lawyers for many years. Additionally, he is one of a small percentage of lawyers to have argued and won a case before the Supreme Court of the United States.
Mr. Fleming has led our Houston law firm through many successful personal injury cases. As a result of our experience and dedication, we have received the AV peer review rating* by Martindale-Hubbell. We have been featured in H-Texas Magazine's Top Lawyers in Houston issue, which features the best Houston lawyers and law firms.
Contact Our Personal Injury Firm
If you have a serious personal injury, wrongful death or litigation matter, contact an attorney with the qualifications, experience and reputation you can trust. Call Michael P. Fleming & Associates, P.C., at 713-221-6800 to discuss your motor vehicle accident case in a free initial consultation.
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