Rollover Car Accidents in Denver

Rollover car accidents in Denver are particularly dangerous and can cause permanent and devastating injuries. The skilled team of motor vehicle attorneys at The Wilhite Law Firm can assist you by managing every step of the complex legal process of recovering compensation.

Our dedicated legal team can begin an immediate investigation to preserve critical evidence, such as skid marks and debris patterns. We also regularly collaborate with accident reconstruction experts to determine the exact cause of your rollover accident and whether it was due to another driver’s negligence, a road hazard, or a vehicle defect.

What Are the Top Negligent Causes of Rollover Collisions?

In Denver, rollover collisions frequently occur when driver behavior disrupts a vehicle’s center of gravity. The state’s mountainous terrain and high-speed highway corridors can also increase the severity of these crashes. The top negligent causes identified in rollover cases include:

Excessive Speeding

Driving at high speeds reduces reaction time and increases the likelihood that top-heavy vehicles such as SUVs and trucks will tip during sudden maneuvers

Panicked Overcorrection

Making a sharp steering correction to return to the road after drifting off can cause a rapid weight shift that leads to a rollover

Impaired Driving

Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs reduces coordination and judgment, increasing the risk of losing control

Distracted Driving

Glancing at a phone or adjusting controls can lead to sudden, sharp steering movements that destabilize the vehicle

Improper Cargo Loading

Failing to properly secure or evenly distribute cargo in commercial trucks or large SUVs can cause weight to shift during turns, creating an unstable center of gravity

Tripping Hazards

Striking objects such as curbs, potholes, or soft shoulders can abruptly shift a vehicle’s weight and trigger a rollover, which may occur due to negligent roadway maintenance

Vehicle and Part Defects

Operating a vehicle with unknown design flaws or mechanical failures can increase rollover risk, even when a driver is operating the vehicle safely

Unlike a standard frontal impact, rollovers involve the vehicle rotating onto its side or roof. These rotations subject occupants to sudden, unpredictable forces from multiple directions and often throw them against hard interior surfaces multiple times. The vehicle’s roof and pillars may buckle under the vehicle’s weight during a roll and reduce cabin space, causing severe head, neck, and spinal cord injuries from vertical compression.

Occupants face a higher risk of partial or complete ejection during a rollover, especially if they are not wearing seat belts. Complete ejection often causes fatal trauma when occupants hit the ground or are struck by the rolling vehicle itself. Every quarter-turn of a rollover creates another impact, and these additional rolls increase the likelihood of sustaining multiple injuries across different parts of the body.

Components such as the roof, doors, and side panels can collapse inward, pinning or crushing limbs and causing internal organ damage or amputations. Standard airbags primarily protect occupants during frontal or side-impact collisions and may not deploy in a rollover or may not provide adequate protection.

What Compensation Is Available After a Rollover Crash?

Rollover crashes often cause serious injuries, so settlements are frequently higher than standard auto claims. You may be eligible to claim compensation after your rollover auto accident in Denver for a range of economic and personal losses, including:

• Medical expenses: Coverage for emergency room visits, surgeries, hospitalizations, physical therapy, medications, and any projected future medical costs
• Lost wages: Reimbursement for income lost during recovery
• Loss of earning capacity: Compensation for reduced ability to work or return to previous employment
• Property damage: Costs to repair or replace the vehicle and personal items damaged in the rollover
• Pain and suffering: Compensation for physical pain and discomfort caused by your injuries
• Emotional distress: Coverage for mental anguish, including anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder
• Loss of enjoyment of life: Compensation for the inability to participate in hobbies or daily activities
• Disfigurement and impairment: Compensation for permanent scarring or loss of use of a limb or bodily function

If a rollover results in death, we can help survivors seek compensation for funeral costs, loss of the deceased’s expected income, and loss of companionship.

Contact Our Denver Rollover Auto Accident Attorneys

For injuries sustained in rollover car accidents in Denver, The Wilhite Law Firm can help. Our team can carefully analyze the crash to identify all responsible parties, including other motorists, government entities responsible for road maintenance, and manufacturers in product liability cases.

We handle all communications with insurance companies and countermeasures to minimize or deny injury claims. If negotiations do not result in a fair settlement resolution, our firm is ready to take your case to court to fight for a favorable verdict. Contact The Wilhite Law Firm now to request your free and confidential case review.