Rollover Accidents

Rollovers are a very dangerous occurrence in automobile accidents and collisions, and they are especially prevalent in accidents involving Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) and pickup trucks. Nearly 59% of the people killed in SUV accidents in 2006 were killed by rollovers.

What Causes a Rollover?

Several factors can lead to a car rolling over. They usually involve loss of control, high speeds, or high impact. Some of the most common contributors to a rollover accident are:

A vehicle slides sideways after the driver loses control then hits an object (curb, guardrail, etc) and flips over
Taking sharp turns too quickly
Being hit on the side by an oncoming car

Preventing Rollovers - Vehicle Design

The geometrical measurement of a vehicle’s ability to resist rolling over is based on a vehicle’s width and center of gravity. Some car manufacturers are working to increase these measurements in their models by as much as six percent. An Electronic Stability Control is a vehicle control system made up of sensors, brakes, engine control modules, and a microcomputer that continuously monitors how well a vehicle responds to a driver’s steering input. When the system is alerted that the vehicle is leaving the intended line of travel, ESC applies the brake pressure needed to bring it back on track.

If you have been injured in an automobile accident involving a rollover, contact the Rhinelander rollover accident lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. at 800.359.5990 to discuss your case and further legal options.

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