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Rollover accidents are one of the most dangerous accidents you can get into. A vast majority of these accidents occur while traveling at high speeds on highways like I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. Commuters regularly travel upwards of 75 miles per hour on such roadways which makes the slightest contact with another vehicle potentially catastrophic. Rollover accident victims are likely to suffer severe injuries that require extensive medical procedures and ongoing treatment.

If you or someone you know was injured in a rollover accident, be sure to speak with a local car accident attorney. The Fort Lauderdale rollover car accident lawyers at Salpeter Gitkin, LLP are seasoned personal injury attorneys who have helped many people in your situation recover compensation for all accident-related damages.

Dangers of Rollover Car Accidents in Fort Lauderdale

Rollover accidents are unlike any other. While a fender bender or sideswipe accident may end in you getting out of the vehicle and exchanging insurance information with the other driver, a rollover accident can leave individuals trapped. Unrestrained occupants are often tossed out of the vehicle and the chance of survival for those who remain inside decreases with every roll.

Although rollovers don’t occur as often as other types of car accidents, they account for roughly 35% of all motor vehicle crash fatalities according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The individuals who do survive these collisions are commonly left with severe injuries to nurse and recover from. Some of the most common rollover accident injuries include:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Burn injuries
  • Spine injuries
  • Neck injuries
SUVs have a higher center of gravity than sedans which makes them more likely to roll over in a car accident. Vehicle manufacturers have taken note of the potential dangers of driving an SUV and started designing them with rollover cages to protect occupants when such collisions occur. Smaller sedans, however, have no such protections which is why their roofs compress when overturned.
No matter the type of vehicle you were in at the time of the accident, if a third party’s negligence caused the collision, you have the right to pursue legal action.

Recoverable Damages in Rollover Car Accidents

The Fort Lauderdale rollover car accident lawyers at Salpeter Gitkin, LLP understand that every car accident is different; with every accident, there’ll be different inciting factors and damages to pursue compensation for. Those unaware of personal injury law often assume that they can only file a lawsuit for injuries and property damage, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Our legal team can review the facts of your case and inform you of all accident-related damages that may warrant a claim including:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Current and future medical bills
  • Property damages
  • Lost wages
  • Medical equipment
  • Emotional distress
  • … and much more

Make sure that your rollover car accident case gets the legal attention it deserves. Contact us today at (954) 467-8622 for a free case evaluation.

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