Rollover accidents in Kentucky can be devastating, often resulting in severe injuries, substantial property damage, and complex legal challenges.

Navigating the aftermath of a rollover accident involves dealing with insurance companies, understanding Kentucky’s specific traffic laws, and potentially fighting for fair compensation. This is where the knowledge of Rhoads & Rhoads comes into play.

With decades of experience handling vehicle accident cases in Kentucky, Rhoads & Rhoads brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record to your case. Their team understands the intricacies of rollover accidents, from determining liability to calculating the full extent of damages you may be entitled to after being injured.

Contact Rhoads and Rhoads Law Firm today by calling 888-709-9329 or get a free consultation online.

Why Do Rollover Accidents Occur?

A rollover accident can occur in a variety of ways. Some of the main factors in determining the cause of rollover accidents include road conditions, a driver’s speed and abilities, and even the design of the vehicles involved in the rollover crash.

Common Causes of Rollover Accidents

Speed

A driver’s excessive speed can cause a devastating rollover car accident, especially when approaching sharp turns or unexpected obstacles on the road. It is important to follow the speed limit in order to avoid excessive speeding accidents. 

For example, if someone is going too fast and suddenly swerves to avoid debris near a mile marker, the car’s momentum can shift dramatically, potentially causing it to flip over or even hit another vehicle or pedestrian in their way.

Driver Error

Driver errors, such as tailgating or driving aggressively, may result in a rollover. Essentially, this is because a rollover accident is possible any time any of the vehicle’s wheels are no longer in contact with the road.

Collision Type

Side collisions are also a potential cause of a rollover crash, as the abrupt force of the side collision can cause the vehicle to tip.

For instance, if a car is driving northbound and is struck on the left side, the car has a high risk of rolling over and being in a serious crash.

Defects

Vehicle defects are another common cause as defective brakes or tires, or any issue with the vehicle’s stability control can create conditions for loss of control while driving. This is often a cause of single-vehicle accidents.

If a negligent driver lost control and hit you, contact our firm at 888-709-9329 today to get a free consultation.

How Is Liability Determined in Rollover Accidents in Kentucky?

Determining liability can be a difficult process after a rollover accident. This is because there are often many contributing factors that ultimately result in the accident.

For example, in a single-vehicle crash, it may be the result of both road conditions that made the car lose control and a vehicle defect that made it more likely the car would roll.

Due to the chance of multiple factors, there are some specific steps taken to see that the fault is understood. These steps may be done in an inquiry by the police or an insurance company.

Whether a proper and thorough investigation occurs typically depends on whether someone was injured when the incident happened and whether the victims seek compensation.

The steps to determine liability are:

Understanding Drivers’ Actions

Depending on the number of vehicles involved in the crash, liability may be determined by a preliminary investigation by police examining the actions of the driver.

This includes aspects such as whether they were following the posted speed limit or whether one car swerved into or cut off another vehicle. If the driver was found to have been driving in an aggressive or inattentive manner, such as texting or checking a weather app or a news app while driving, they may be held liable.

Vehicle Inspection

To determine whether the accident was caused by a vehicle defect, a vehicle inspection will typically occur. If a part of the vehicle is found to be defective, and the defect likely contributed to the crash, then the manufacturer may be considered fully or partially liable.

Other Factors

Other factors used may be weather conditions, road conditions (such as potholes), posted signage, and more. If the accident resulted in someone being killed, the coroner’s office in the county where the fatality occurred (i.e if the MVA is in Daviess, Christian, Barren County) will be involved and  may contribute their findings to the report.

What Type of Compensation Is Available for Victims of the Crash?

Compensation for this type of accident involves a few factors including whether someone was seriously injured or killed. Depending on the severity of the crash, compensation can broadly cover the pain and suffering endured from the accident by the injured party.

This includes:

• Medical bill and future medical bills for physical injuries. This includes hospital stays, imaging, surgeries, medication, and follow-up visits to the hospital.
• Bills for emotional distress. This includes therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder.
• Compensation may also cover income that was lost due to missing work because of injuries or emotional duress, pain and/or potential loss of future income.
• Pain and suffering claims.
• Loss of consortium (spousal, parent or children claims).

Contact a Lawyer for a Rollover Accident in KY

Immediately following an accident where you or a loved one have been injured, it is essential to contact a lawyer.

An experienced car crash attorney will be able to help you navigate the complexities of insurance claims, expediting the process as well as helping you seek the fair compensation you deserve.

With years of experience, the accident injury lawyers at Rhoads & Rhoads are proud to serve the people of Kentucky. Call us at 888-709-9329 today for a free consultation about your rollover accident case.