If you were injured in a rollover car accident, having an experienced lawyer on your side is the best way to protect your rights and maximize your compensation. Contact Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer at (877) 809-5352 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a highly qualified and experienced Kentucky rollover accident lawyer about your case.
Types of Rollover Accidents in Kentucky
The two types of rollover accidents that occur in Kentucky are tripped and untripped rollovers. The difference between these types of accidents is whether an external force caused the vehicle to roll over.
Understanding the type of rollover accident in which you were injured is crucial for identifying the at-fault party or parties. As part of our investigation into the accident, our lawyers will gather evidence pointing to the rollover’s cause and who might be liable for your injuries.
Tripped Rollover Accidents
A tripped rollover accident occurs when the vehicle collides with another object before rolling over. These objects may include the following:
- Stationary objects, such as curbs, poles, and barriers
- Moving objects, such as other vehicles or animals
- An off-road surface, if a vehicle leaves the roadway or dips a wheel onto the grass or dirt
In tripped rollover accidents, the act of striking another object or leaving the roadway is what “trips” the vehicle, causing it to roll.
Untripped Rollover Accidents
An untripped rollover accident occurs when a vehicle rolls over due to the forces it generates on its own. The following are examples of untripped rollovers:
- A vehicle tipping over because it takes a turn at a high rate of speed
- A vehicle rolling over because the driver aggressively turned the steering wheel
- A vehicle rolling over due to a weight imbalance, such as a high center of gravity or unsecured cargo shifting during transit
Larger vehicles, such as commercial trucks, are more prone to untripped rollovers than personal vehicles, including cars, pick-up trucks, and SUVs. These accidents may also involve third-party liability, such as cargo loaders being liable if unsecured cargo shifting caused a vehicle to roll over.
What Causes Kentucky Rollover Accidents?
Many rollover accidents in Kentucky are caused by driver error. If you are the passenger in a vehicle involved in an untripped rollover accident, the vehicle’s driver may be responsible for your injuries. If your vehicle rolled over after another vehicle collided with you, that driver may be responsible for your injuries.
However, drivers aren’t the only parties that cause rollover accidents. Many rollovers are due to mechanical failures that cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle. For example, if your vehicle experiences a brake failure, you may take a turn too fast and end up rolling over. Another example is experiencing a tire blowout, which could cause your vehicle to careen off the road and roll over in a ditch. Mechanical failures can also cause a vehicle to collide with another, resulting in a rollover accident.
Government agencies can also sometimes be liable after a rollover accident if the poor maintenance of a public road was a contributing factor. A large pothole could have caused your vehicle to experience a mechanical failure and roll over, or a defective guardrail might not have stopped your vehicle from leaving the roadway and rolling over.
Why You Should Hire a Rollover Accident Attorney
Rollover accidents frequently leave victims with severe injuries, including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, internal organ damage, and crushed limbs. These injuries typically require extensive medical treatment that can result in significant bills and leave victims out of work for long periods.
To recover the maximum compensation for your medical bills and lost wages, you need the help of an experienced rollover accident attorney.
At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, our Kentucky rollover car accident lawyers can handle every aspect of your case while you focus on recovering from your injuries. This includes identifying the cause of the accident and gathering supporting evidence, filing your first- and third-party auto insurance claims, and pursuing compensation from additional parties through personal injury lawsuits.
We can also calculate your damages and negotiate with insurers on your behalf. Doing so can prevent the insurers from taking advantage of you and offering you a lowball settlement that won’t cover your future needs.
In addition, when you work with our team, you’ll speak with an attorney early on in your case. The attorneys you see on TV are the same attorneys who will handle your rollover accident claim. We’re “real lawyers who advertise, not advertisers who happen to have law degrees.”
How to Find the Right Kentucky Rollover Accident Attorney for You
When searching for a Kentucky rollover accident attorney, the following are several key criteria you should keep in mind:
- Relevant Experience – You want to hire an attorney with extensive experience handling cases similar to yours. Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer has represented Kentucky residents injured in rollovers and other car accidents for over 25 years.
- Track Record of Success – Always check a law firm’s website for past case results, including settlements and trial verdicts. Over the years, our lawyers have recovered more than $400 million for our injured clients.
- Reviews and Testimonials – Make sure to read an attorney’s client testimonials featured on their website and their reviews on Google and other platforms. This will give you a better understanding of what working with the attorney is like.
- Attorney’s Fees – During your initial consultation, don’t forget to ask the attorney about their fees. Many car accident attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they secure compensation for you. However, the amount attorneys charge varies.
Rollover Accident Attorneys at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer Can Help
Insurance companies only look out for their bottom lines, not the well-being of those injured in serious car accidents. When you’re injured in a Kentucky rollover accident, you need a lawyer who’s not afraid to go up against large insurance companies to protect your rights.
Contact the Kentucky car accident attorneys of Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer at (877) 809-5352 for a free, confidential consultation about your case. Our attorneys are available 24/7, and we can walk you through how we handle cases from all angles, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability.