Injured in a Rollover Auto Accident in Wichita?

Our car accident injury lawyers demand the money you are entitled to

Rollover accidents, including SUVs, happen more often than many people might realize. Due to the shape and weigh distribution, SUVs are more likely to roll over than any other vehicle. Rollover accidents account for only 3 percent of all accidents, 30 percent of car accident fatalities occur due to rollover accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

When rollover accidents happen, the injuries people sustain can be severe, as the human body gets tossed and flipped. Common injuries include concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), neck injuries, back injuries and spinal cord injuries. Our experienced car accident injury lawyers will help the injured recover full and fair compensation.

Whether you were in an SUV or another vehicle struck by one in a rollover accident, knowing how to proceed with the insurance companies is critical. Our experiences injury lawyers know exactly what you need to do to protect yourself, your family, and to fight for fair compensation. That’s why you should call us as soon as possible to learn more about your legal rights.

The lawyers at PISTOTNIK LAW in Wichita will fight for your rights every step of the way. We know how to investigate rollover accidents. We understand why these accidents happen and know exactly what evidence to look for after your crash. We have the experience, resources, and history of success to get you the best results.  We consistently obtain sizable settlements and verdicts for injury victims and their families.

Why Do Rollover Accidents Happen?

Rollover auto accidents occur due to the specific forces involved in the collision.  Sometimes the angle of impact or speed of the vehicles cause specific forces to get the wheels of the vehicle off the ground. Sometimes the rapid steering maneuver, possibly with the driver’s efforts at taking evasive action to avoid another vehicle, cause the vehicle’s wheels to lift from the roadway.  Many SUV rollover accidents happen because these sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have a higher center of gravity than a normal car. This is because some SUVs are taller than other vehicles on the road. As a result, the taller the SUV, the more likely it might rollover.

Many rollover accidents involving SUVs happen on sharp curves in the road, especially if the driver of the SUV is going too fast. Some SUV rollovers happen because the driver is trying to slow down or avoid crashing into another car.  Other rollovers occur due to the angle of impact and speed of the other vehicle.

Speeding commonly contributes to rollover auto accidents, especially on busy highways like I-135, I-235, K-96, the Kansas Turnpike and other roads in Wichita. Distracted driving can also often play a role, especially if the driver of the SUV or another vehicle isn’t paying attention behind the wheel. But sometimes, these accidents happen because of a manufacturing design flaw which makes certain SUVs more likely to rollover, and in certain cases, there may even be a products liability claim against the vehicle manufacturer.

Who’s At Fault in Such Accidents?

To establish legal liability against the negligent driver, the first step is proving that they were at fault.  Although we have no fault laws, there is also a case against the at fault driver that allows you to recover all of your damages—property damage and injuries, including money for pain and suffering. That means the at-fault party’ insurer is responsible for compensating injury victims.

Our primary target is the at-fault party, and their insurer, which in a motor vehicle accident is the driver who caused the crash or that driver’s insurance company. On occasion, there may also be products liability claims against the vehicle manufacturer.  Although our firm does not handle those claims, we can assist in starting the investigation to see if a valid claim exists and help in the referral to an appropriate product liability attorney.

How Much Is My Case Worth?

Your damages from a rollover auto accident might be worth much more than you realize. People typically are most concerned about their property damage losses, however, bodily injury damages can last a lifetime.

The reality is your injury claims include all of your accident-related expenses, even if they occur years from now. Your damages can include:

• Vehicle repair or replacement costs
• Medical bills, past and future, including possible surgery to correct long-term medical issues due to your accident
• Physical therapy, especially if you experience chronic pain due to your accident
• Modifications to your home (installing a wheelchair ramp, for example) due to a permanent disability sustained in your crash
• Temporary wage loss if you cannot work while you’re recovering from your accident
• Lost future income or lost earning capacity if you can’t return to work at the same amount of income
• Pain and suffering, associated mental anguish, and other noneconomic losses like disability, disfigurement, loss of time, loss of consortium, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, etc.

Accident injury damages can quickly add up to thousands of dollars or significantly more. Future damages need to be considered to compensate for likely medical treatment over the course of a lifetime. Our experienced injury lawyers know how to prove all of your losses to maximize your case value.

Why Should I Hire a Lawyer?

Rollover accidents can be extremely complicated from a legal standpoint. Initially you have to deal with insurance companies on the property damage, getting your vehicle out of the tow lot, recovering personal property from the vehicle, getting a rental car, and valuing your vehicle losses. Then getting appropriate medical care can be problematic.  Talking to multiple insurance adjuster assigned to different parts of the claim—property damage, liability, no fault (PIP), and bodily injury adjusters, make handling your own case overwhelming.  The insurance adjusters try to take advantage of you and get you to do things that hurt the value of your case.

We know how to deal with them.  Our dedicated attorneys at Pistotnik law know how to handle tough legal cases. When you have our legal team in your corner, you can feel reassured and confident that you are being protected right from the start. Instead of insurance companies telling you what to do, we will dictate what happens next.

We take a comprehensive approach towards investigating rollover accidents. We carefully review accident reports, track down witnesses, help with getting you quality medical care,  and stop the insurance companies from harassing you.  Get the law firm that gets results. Contact us and schedule your free case evaluation right now.

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