Rollover Accidents

If you happen to drive a sports utility vehicle (SUV), truck, suburban, or other relatively top-heavy vehicle, you may be at risk of being involved in a rollover accident. Rollover accidents are quite dangerous – in fact, they account for over 280,000 wrecks and 10,000 deaths every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Though this type of wreck is very common, you can actually protect yourself against these incidents if you know why they happen and how to avoid them.

Causes of Rollovers

Dangerous rollovers are much more likely to occur in taller vehicles with a relatively narrow distance between the wheels (track width). These automobiles are top-heavy and therefore inherently unstable. Because of these characteristics, they are much more likely to lose their balance and flip over onto their hoods – at least once, but maybe more – when going around a curve too quickly.

The NHTSA has developed what is known as a “rollover rating” for vehicles, which essentially assigns them a number between 1 and 5 that indicates how likely they are to roll. Depending on the model, cars are typically assigned either a 4 or a 5, labeling them as highly unlikely to tip and roll. SUV’s, on the other hand, may be given any number from 1 to 4, depending on the vehicle, indicating that some of them are extremely likely to lose their balance.

Contact Us

If you or someone you love has been injured in a rollover accident, then the Wausau car accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. can help. To speak with an attorney about your legal options, contact our offices today at 800-242-2874.