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On Friday, June 14, 2023, all lanes of the Florida Turnpike near the Boynton Beach Boulevard exit in Palm Beach County were closed because of the heavy damage from a rollover crash involving four vehicles. The crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes.

CBS12 News reported that emergency vehicles were forced to weave through the heavy, standstill traffic to find the four-vehicle crash. One accident victim was flown to the hospital by a Special Operations Unit, and three others were taken to nearby hospitals by first responders.

Increase in Rollover Crashes

Since SUVs have become popular, there has been an increase in rollover crash fatalities. However, changes to SUVs, such as more stringent roof crush standards, electronic stability control (ESC) and more stable SUV designs have resulted in improvements.

Common Causes of Rollover Accidents

There are several common causes for rollover accidents, including:

• Impaired driving – Experts say that 30 percent of all rollover crashes involve impaired drivers. Being impaired by alcohol and/or drugs reduces the skills needed for safely operating a vehicle.
• Speeding – Speeding greatly increases the chances of a rollover accident. A study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) found that as many as 45 percent of rollover accidents involved high speeds. Rollover accidents are especially likely when drivers round curves at high rates of speed.
• Lack of vehicle maintenance by owner – Accidents may be caused by a failed automotive part or component because of a lack of maintenance. Vehicles need to have regular maintenance performed to prevent future accidents.
• Improper cargo loading – Cargo may shift when driving which can cause a driver to compensate for the weight shift and possibly cause a rollover accident.

Rollover Accident Liability

Liability is determined by reviewing police reports, driver accounts, witness accounts, and other information that is collected about the rollover accident. Drivers and third parties may be liable for rollover accidents. If it’s a third party, they may have caused the accident because of:

• Vehicle defects
• Faulty vehicle maintenance
• Road hazards and debris
• Improper cargo loading

Third parties may include employers of commercial drivers, repair shops, vehicle manufacturers, store employees loading cargo, and those responsible for maintaining hazard-free roadways.

Fort Myers Vehicle Rollover Attorney Assists Victims of Rollover Accidents

Rollover accidents have devastating results for those injured or tragically killed and their families. In addition to broken bones, there may be life-changing injuries, including brain injuries and paralysis caused by the violent force of the rollover crash.

Fort Myers Vehicle Rollover Attorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. aggressively fights for rollover accident victims. Every case is unique, and Spivey Law has the experience to seek justice for you. We are available 24/7, and there are no costs or attorney fees until we receive a monetary recovery for you.

Attorney Spivey says, “We have won over $219 million in compensation for our clients. We have what it takes to provide excellent client representation. Here is what one of our peers had to say:

I have practiced law for over 38 years but have not done personal injury work in 20 years. When a personal injury case comes into my office, I refer the client to Randy Spivey. I have watched how he prepares a case and monitored the great results he achieves. Cases are won by preparation, and no one prepares any better than Randy Spivey. GARY

Please contact us after seeking medical attention at 239.337.7483, toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or online at SpiveyLaw.com.