Rollover Car Accident Attorney

Experienced New Jersey Car Accident Lawyers Help Rollover Crash Victims Get Compensated in Morris County, Essex County & Middlesex County, NJ

Rollover accidents have a higher fatality rate than all other passenger vehicle collisions. So, despite what may be devastating injuries, you are fortunate to have survived a rollover accident. Surviving a rollover crash is statistically remarkable. You may still be searching for answers – and looking for justice. That’s where an experienced New Jersey personal injury and wrongful death attorney can help you.

According to a report issued in late 2017, fatal car crashes in New Jersey exponentially increased over the previous four years. In 2017, 628 traffic fatalities occurred on NJ roads. Over 200 of these deaths in New Jersey last year were caused by vehicle rollover accidents.

Traffic accidents and fatalities have increased, in part, because of advances in mobile technology such as GPS panels, cell phones—including hands-free, texting, and video distractions—and more.

What Is a Rollover Accident?

A rollover accident occurs when a vehicle tips over and crushes a side or roof. Rollover accidents happen most often when the top of a vehicle is higher than typical passenger cars. Any vehicle can be involved in a rollover accident, but SUVs, small trucks, vans, and buses are far more likely to roll or tip over. Why? These vehicles have a higher center of gravity, so when they approach a curve or make a turn too quickly, the center of gravity shifts to one side and can cause a dangerous imbalance. Also, rapidly over-correcting a turn can cause the vehicle to swing from side to side and make the driver lose control.

Other rollover accidents occur when the vehicle “trips” on items such as a curb, pothole, roadside shoulder, or unexpected road obstruction. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) estimates that 97 percent of rollovers result from trips. According to a 2017 Consumer Report, rollovers can occur under various conditions, some of which are the driver’s fault, but many causes include poor road maintenance, and faulty equipment design and manufacturing.

Causes of Rollover Vehicle Accidents in New Jersey

Some of the most common causes of rollover car crashes in New Jersey include:

• Driver Error: Miscalculating safe speed while maneuvering a curve or turn.
• Top Overloading: Failure to adhere to safe top loading as specified by the manufacturer.
• Road Hazards: Poor highway maintenance, too soft or unmarked berms or medians, unexpected road obstacles, inadequate construction directions.
• Automobile Design, Manufacturing, and Equipment Error: Poor safety engineering, inadequate electronic safety mechanisms, low roof crush integrity, lack of side airbags, poor quality “grippy” tires, faulty brakes and suspension systems, inaccurate “rollover resistance” testing, failure of mechanisms such as blind spot, rear cross traffic, lane departure, and rear-view camera warnings.

Who’s Responsible for Your Vehicle Rollover Accident Injuries in New Jersey?

That may be a complicated question. Who is to blame and what caused the Parsippany car accident when you or passengers were injured, or a loved one killed, in a rollover accident can be impacted by several factors. And fault becomes more complicated when your rollover accident caused other cars to collide with your vehicle or other objects.

While human error is often an accident factor, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has set increasingly stringent standards for safe design and manufacture of SUVs, small trucks, and buses. But not all automobile companies follow those standards.

When rollover accident injuries and property damage happen, it may be your fault, the fault of another driver, or the fault of government, corporations, or automobile manufacturers.

Determining fault and recovering monetary damages often becomes a contentious, chaotic, and litigious matter. If nothing else, a fight with your insurance company for payment of reasonable damages may be stressful and confusing. The best way to protect your rights in this situation is to speak with a qualified New Jersey personal injury attorney.

What Do You Do If You’ve Been Injured in a Rollover Accident in Morristown, NJ

After you’ve received medical attention for your rollover crash injuries, it is critical that you quickly contact an experienced, qualified Parsippany motor vehicle accident injury attorney. Before evidence disappears and witnesses’ memories fade, your attorney can set in motion the investigative process necessary to determine who was at fault and who should be held responsible for your New Jersey rollover accident.

Convenient Office Locations Serving Your New Jersey Neighborhood

Hoyt & Hoyt will make things convenient for you. We’ve got offices in Morris County, Essex County, and Middlesex County, including but not limited to Boonton, Dover, Morristown, Morris Township, Mount Olive Township, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Randolph, Rockaway, and Roxbury. If you can’t visit one of our many NJ offices, we can visit you in the hospital or at home.

Contact an Experienced Morristown Rollover Accident Lawyer Before It’s Too Late

While you can try to handle your own case, the Parsippany rollover accident lawyers at Hoyt & Hoyt can help ensure that you receive your rightful, full compensation for all your medical issues, lost wages both present and future, and other related expense. We can also handle a rollover accident wrongful death lawsuit, when applicable.

New Jersey statute of limitations laws restrict the time allowed to file motor vehicle accident and personal injury claims, so don’t delay. Contact us today at (973) 718-7744 for the quickest response so we can start battling insurance companies for you. Or send your story to us in the online contact form.