What Makes Rollover Accidents So Dangerous?

Rollover accidents can be scary, whether you witnessed one, passed the remains of a crash, or were actually involved in a rollover accident. These car accidents are dangerous, and they can turn deadly quickly. 

But what makes rollover accidents so dangerous, and what do Illinois drivers need to know before they’re on the road? Below are just a few details that can help you deal with a rollover.  

What Happens to Drivers in Rollover Accidents? 

When you’re involved in a rollover accident, you’re at risk of a head or neck injury. Your car is built with airbags and seat belts to keep you safe during a crash. But these safety measures are there to protect you when you’re struck in the back, front, or side. There may be little to protect your head, except for the frame of the vehicle. 

Because of this, if the top part of the car is crushed in a rollover, this puts your head and neck in danger. You may not have the protections needed to avoid severe injuries, like you might with other types of accidents. 

Your Injuries Can Impact Your Future 

Unfortunately, a rollover can cause severe injuries that may be difficult or impossible to recover from. Because the car rolled, you may have been struck on the head or neck. That can lead to traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage. 

Damage to the brain or spine can have a body-wide impact. For example, your spinal cord injury can lead to paralysis, leaving you unable to control parts of your body permanently. 

Brain injuries can impact how your brain functions. Memory, mood, and focus can all be impacted when you’re hurt in a rollover accident. If any of your injuries are severe like this and are impacting your life, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. 

Causes of Rollover Accidents 

So where do you begin with a rollover accident? You may have suffered because of someone’s negligence, which means someone else may be held responsible for your injuries. To identify the at-fault party, you may need to first identify the cause of your accident. 

Rollover accidents often happen when a driver loses control of their car. In your case, you may have lost control while avoiding a reckless driver, and the forward momentum of your car caused it to roll. 

In other cases, you may have been in a single-vehicle crash that led to a rollover. In these cases, you may have struck a pothole or other road defect that caused you to lose control of your car. Damage to your vehicle because of a road defect can cause accidents, and they may be the responsibility of the Illinois Department of Transportation or another party. Your lawyer can pinpoint the cause of your accident and help you sue. 

Connect with a Lawyer After a Rollover Accident 

Rollover accidents can turn deadly in a moment, leaving you or your family suffering. Worse, that accident may have been the fault of a careless driver or other liable party. Their actions left you suffering. 

But you don’t have to suffer without aid. The lawyers at Mahoney & Mahoney, LLC are here to help you fight to recover compensation for the injuries you suffered in the rollover accident. Set a date for your free consultation by calling 815-656-4600 or by completing the online contact form below.