Tennessee Rollover Accident Attorney
Rollover accidents are those that occur when a vehicle flips over, often multiple times. These accidents can cause serious harm to drivers and passengers alike. Though all vehicles have the ability to roll over, certain vehicle types are more likely to be involved in rollover accidents.
Sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and other high-sided vehicles are all at greater risk for rolling over than their sedan counterparts. This is because of their high centers of gravity and their lack of features to provide stability.
Causes of Rollover Accidents
High-sided vehicles are rollover risks in particular because of the way that they are designed. These vehicles often suffer from:
- Short wheelbases relative to height
- Uneven weight distribution
- Lack of stabilizers
As such, SUVs, vans, and trucks may be at greater risk for rolling over when:
- Involved in auto accidents
- Taking sharp turns
- Driving in inclement weather
Who Is to Blame?
Most often, vehicle manufacturers are to blame for rollover accidents since bad tire design often largely contributes to rollover accidents. This is not always the case, though.
Tire manufacturers may be to blame when a catastrophic blowout causes a vehicle to become unstable. Local governments may be to blame when poor road conditions trigger rollovers. Even third-party repair shops may be to blame when they fix vehicles incorrectly, leaving them unsafe.
How Pohl & Berk Can Help
If you have been the victim of a rollover accident, an experienced attorney can help you determine who is at fault in your case. Using that information, the attorney can help you build and fight a case against the responsible party.
Contact Us
Rollover accidents can seriously injure or even kill vehicle occupants. If you or your loved ones suffered harm in a rollover accident, contact the Tennessee rollover accident attorneys of Pohl & Berk, LLP, today at 615-277-2765 to learn more about your legal rights and options.
