Rollover Car Accident Lawyer
Rollover car accidents have the potential to be some of the most serious injury-causing car accidents on the road today. As Arlington County’s go-to car accident law firm, the Alexandria, VA car accident lawyer team at Blaszkow Legal knows all too well the trauma that can be caused by these crashes. We are proud to fight against all of the insurance companies for our clients!
For over 40 years, Attorney Joseph Blaszkow has used the Blaszkow Legal Method to hold negligent drivers responsible and to obtain the maximum possible compensation for his clients. Call us so we can fight for you too and to Get Justice with Joe!
What Causes Rollover Car Accidents?
Rollover crashes can have a wide variety of causes. It’s not always someone taking a turn at high speed. Oftentimes, it is a physical cause of the crash itself. Some examples include:
Tire Blowouts – Certain tire blowouts can cause a vehicle to rock on its centerline, throwing momentum farther than the vehicle was designed to handle. This causes the vehicle to roll onto its side, and sometimes onto its roof.
Side Impact – The impact of another vehicle at speed can cause a vehicle to roll. We have all seen police pursuits where they utilize pursuit intervention tactics. This is really the same thing, only in a car accident setting. The force of the side impact pushes the car, causing it to flip.
Debris & Roadway Hazards – A vehicle can lose stability and roll if it hits something that makes the tires lose contact with the roadway they are normally designed to grip. This can happen due to lax or improper roadway maintenance, and other times because something is falling off of a car ahead or elsewhere on the roadway.
Driver Negligence – Sometimes, we have clients who are injured as passengers in another vehicle. Regrettably, the driver of the vehicle that our clients are in is sometimes negligent in the happening of the crash. This can happen due to unsafe speed, improper maneuvering on the road, and many other factors.
Shifting Loads – Vehicles that have cargo, such as trucks, vans, and SUVs, can also roll when a load shifts. This means that weight is no longer distributed evenly and can push against one side of the vehicle, causing it to lose its center of gravity and roll.
Who Is Liable For A Rollover Crash?
Liability after any Arlington car accident is determined by the facts of the accident itself. Remember, it is always the burden of the claimant, or the person bringing the claim, to prove that the other party or parties were at fault. That is our job. As soon as we are retained in a case, we open an investigation. We send our team of experienced attorneys, paralegals, and investigators to work on determining exactly what happened and who is liable!
Rollover accidents are very fact-dependent. Because we bear the burden of proof, it’s important to begin investigating right away. Camera footage, if not properly preserved and maintained, can be lost forever. Witnesses can forget what they have seen if their testimony is not preserved; this can be done through interviews and recorded statements.
The sooner you contact the experienced Arlington car accident lawyers at Blaszkow Legal, the sooner we can begin documenting your case and proving your damages.
Settling A Rollover Accident Claim
It is true that 85% of the car accidents we handle will settle with an insurance company before going to court. And even though that sounds like a high percentage, it is by no means a foregone conclusion. There are a lot of law firms that settle all cases, but we have found that many law firms do not have sufficient investigative capacity, nor do they do a good enough job properly documenting a client’s damages. Settling a case is not the same thing as settling for fair and adequate compensation for a client!
It is extremely important to know exactly what you can claim in a rollover case. The mechanism of the collision and the extent of the damage factor into the overall computation.
Your claim comes down to your damages. Damages are the legal industry’s way of analyzing all the ways the crash has impacted you in every facet of your life. There is no bright-line test or law book that says back pain is worth X and neck pain is worth Y. Your claim is worth what we can prove it is worth, and that is our method. We work on proving your damages from the minute you become our client.
There are many things that go into computing your damages, including:
- Medical bills and expenses
- Time lost from work
- Future loss of income / loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Inconvenience
- Scarring
- Disfigurement
- Permanent injury
- Diminished value of new or unique vehicles
- Property damage, such as glasses, telephones, and more
Common Injuries After Arlington Rollover Accidents
Because rollover accidents tend to be very serious, the injuries that people sustain are equally serious. Some of the most common injuries after rollover accidents include:
Lacerations – Injuries can be caused by broken glass and other flying debris, not only from the moment of impact but also as the vehicle rolls.
Crush-Type Injuries – Crush-type injuries can be common in rollover crashes, often because a person’s arm is outside of a window or is thrown outside due to the mechanism of impact when the vehicle rolls. This can cause serious damage to internal parts of the body and can even sometimes crush bone.
Internal Organ Injuries – Internal organs can be damaged in car accidents, sometimes due to punctures and sometimes due to blunt force trauma from parts of the car striking but not piercing a person’s body. These injuries require immediate medical evaluation and can result in serious surgery to correct or fix symptoms that may result.
Amputation – It is regrettably common that rollover accidents will sometimes cause traumatic amputations. This can range from a finger to an entire limb.
Soft Tissue Injuries – This is a term used by the insurance industry to minimize your injuries. This is their way of saying that there are no broken bones or objective findings on X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs. Make no mistake—soft tissue injuries can be incredibly severe.
This list is by no means exhaustive. Car accidents have some common threads, but each accident can be different. Our office knows how to handle them all! Regardless of the diagnosis, never speak to an insurance company about your injuries without a lawyer.
Call A Rollover Accident Lawyer Today
Blaszkow Legal, PLLC serves Arlington County, Alexandria, Fairfax, and all of Northern Virginia and beyond. We have been helping injured clients since 1981. Our team is ready to fight all of the insurance companies and get to work for you. We know just how severe these crashes can be, and we know all of the tactics that insurance companies are going to use to minimize your claim. The insurance companies have people working hard to attack your claim—and even to attack you. You deserve someone fighting just as hard on your side. If you have been hurt in an accident that was not your fault, call our team today to schedule a free consultation.
