New York Rollover Accident Lawyer

A motor vehicle rollover accident occurs when your car collides with another vehicle or an obstacle on the road, and: 

• Shifts on one side 
• Rolls at 180°  and lands on its roof 
• Rolls at 360°  

Depending on the force of the impact, your car may turn multiple times or roll once. A rollover accident can involve a single car or multiple cars. 

The most common causes of a rollover accident include: 

• Speeding, which causes the vehicle’s tires to lose their grip on the road  
• Taking a sharp turn, when the driver takes a turn too fast and loses control over the car 
• Tripping, when the vehicle shifts to one side after a tire hits an obstacle, such as a ditch or a curb 
• Sudden movement, when the driver is trying to avoid hitting something, such as an animal or a person 
• T-bone accidents, when the car is hit on the side by another motor vehicle 
• Crashing, when the car hits an object, such as a tree, a wall or another vehicle and is tipped to one side as a result of the impact 
• Slippery roads, covered in ice, snow or rain, that cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle 
• Design defects, that affect the center of gravity and causes the driver to lose control over the vehicle 
• Car overloading or improper loading, when the stability of the vehicle is negatively impacted 
• Distracted driving, when the driver’s attention is not focused on the road 
• Driving under the influence of medication, drugs or alcohol  
• Fatigued driving, when the driver is drowsy and not paying enough attention to the road conditions 
• Road conditions, when debris or construction increase the risk of a rollover or when the road maintenance is not properly executed in dangerous weather 

While any car can be involved in a rollover accident, vehicles with a higher center of gravity and a relatively narrow distance between the tires are more likely to be impacted.  

These vehicles typically include: 

• SUVs 
• Vans 
• Trucks 

The image sustained in a rollover accident include: 

• Fractures 
• Traumatic brain injuries 
• Chest injuries 
• Spinal cord injuries 
• Back and neck injuries 
• Burn injuries 
• Soft tissue injuries 
• Nerve damage 
• Organ damage 
• Paralysis 
• Amputation 
• Death 

Rollover accidents are likely to result in serious injuries due to the great force of the impact, which can crush the vehicle’s windshield or roof and throw passengers out of the vehicle, if they are not buckled up. 

Even if the passengers are wearing seat belts, they can sustain severe injuries — especially if the vehicle hits another object before rolling over. 

The most common examples of design flaws that can lead to rollover accidents include: 

• Electronic stability control failure  
• Seatbelt failure 
• Head restraint failure 
• Door lock failure 
• Improper airbag deployment 
• Roof crush 

Our knowledgeable rollover accident lawyers at Spar & Bernstein can help you pursue a variety of damages, including: 

• Medical bills 
• Lost wages 
• Loss of earning capacity 
• Therapy and rehabilitation expenses 
• Future medical costs 
• Pain and suffering 
• Mental anguish 
• Loss of enjoyment of life 
• Loss of consortium 
• Property damage 
• Wrongful death 

Schedule a free consultation to meet our team and discuss your case. We’ll review the details of the accident and explain your best options for pursuing maximum compensation.  

After a rollover accident, our experienced rollover accident attorneys will: 

• Work together with leading professionals to determine the cause of your accident 
• Partner with medical experts to determine your injuries and the expenses needed for treatment and rehabilitation  
• Take care of all paperwork and filing within the legal deadlines 
• Negotiate a maximum settlement for your injuries 
• Take your case to court if necessary 

Yes, you can. Our rollover accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein operate on a contingency basis, which means you only pay for our services once we reach a settlement. 

In addition, our free consultation allows you to meet our team, learn about our success cases and hear how we’ll fight for fair compensation on your behalf. 

Yes, you can seek compensation after a rollover accident, even if you were partly at fault for it. As per New York’s Contributory Negligence law, your percentage of fault will be deducted from the compensation you receive. 

For example, if the compensation is $10,000 and you are found 20% at fault for the accident, you will receive $8,000. 

Our rollover accident lawyers at Spar & Bernstein will review your case, identify who was responsible for the accident explaining every legal option in case you contributed to it. 

Most fatal rollover accidents happen in rural areas where the speed limit is higher than 55 mph.  

If you were involved in a rollover accident: 

• Do not panic 
• Assess your condition by checking your body for injuries 
• If there are other people in the vehicle, make sure their condition is stable 
• If your condition allows, leave the car and find a safe place for you and the other passengers 
• Call 911 
• If your phone has been damaged, stop a passing car and ask them to call 911 
• If another vehicle, cyclist or passenger are involved in the accident, make sure everyone is  ok and collect their contact details 
• Do not talk about the accident to anyone other than a lawyer 
• Contact Spar & Bernstein’s rollover accident lawyers  

To reduce the risk of a rollover accident: 

• Consider a car with advanced safety features, such as electronic stability control and side airbags 
• Know your vehicle well enough to react to any changes in its normal functioning 
• Maintain your focus on the road 
• Observe the speed limit at all times 
• Always take the road and weather conditions into consideration when operating a vehicle 
• Ensure that your tires are inflated, balanced and have enough tread to keep your vehicle safe 
• Avoid hauling cargo that exceeds the limits recommended by the manufacturer — heavy weight will make your car unsteady on the road 
• Avoid putting items on the vehicle’s roof, as this can disrupt its balance 
• Wear a seat belt to reduce the risk of being thrown out of your car during a rollover 
• Do not get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol or drugs  
• Avoid driving when you are tired