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Have you been injured in a rollover accident?  Under Florida law, you may be entitled to significant compensation.

Here at Spivey Law Firm, we have spent decades litigating claims on behalf of car accident plaintiffs in Fort Myers and throughout the state of Florida.  Contact us if you’d like to learn more about how we can help.

However, before you consult a Fort Myers car accident lawyer, you may be curious about the factors that contributed to your accident.  Depending on what caused the rollover, the case strategy may differ substantially.

Let’s take a closer look.

Vehicle Weight Profile

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity, such as pickup trucks, are significantly more likely to rollover.  Drivers who operate such vehicles must be considerate of these physical limitations and avoid taking turns too fast or otherwise operating their vehicle in such a way as to increase that rollover risk.

High Turn Speeds

Some drivers make turns at excessive speeds.  In vehicles with a higher center of gravity, a sharp, fast turn can easily lead to a rollover accident.  If you can show that the driver was speeding at the time that they made the turn that caused a rollover, you could possibly establish liability.

Improper Cargo Loading

Improper cargo loading is perhaps the leading contributor to rollover accidents.  Many drivers and warehouse workers do not pay close enough attention to how weight is distributed in their vehicle.  If cargo is poorly distributed, it could heighten the likelihood of a rollover, even during a routine turn.  Alternatively, even if the cargo is properly segmented by weight, if it is improperly secured, then it could “come loose” during vehicle operation, which could lead to a weight shift and subsequent rollover accident.

Road Hazards

Road hazards may also contribute to rollover accidents, exposing third-party defendants to potential liability.  Common road hazards leading to a rollover accident include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Potholes
• Ice patches
• Dirt clumps
• Visual impairments (i.e., a tree obscuring turn visibility)
• Loose objects (i.e., a branch or rock in the middle of the roadway

How does this impact litigation?

Suppose that you are injured in a rollover accident in which the defendant-driver is uninsured.  Since securing damages from them in full is a challenge, you look for other defendants who contributed to your losses.  Further investigation reveals that the driver turned due to a pothole in the road that hadn’t been fixed for months.  You sue the city for failing to correct the hazard and thereby secure compensation for such negligence.

Contact a Fort Myers Car Accident Lawyer for Assistance

Here at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., our team has decades of experience helping injured car accident plaintiffs in Florida pursue their claims and secure the compensation to which they are entitled under the law. Over the years, we have been involved in many rollover accident disputes, which gives us insight into what it takes to successfully litigate such claims and maximize the results for injured plaintiffs.

Even if you are not sure about whether to pursue litigation, we encourage prospective litigants to call and speak to experienced Fort Myers Car Accident Lawyer Randall Spivey.  Consultation is free and confidential.  We will take the time to understand your case and identify potential avenues for recovery.

Ready to move forward?  Contact our office at 239-337-7483 or complete an intake form through our website to request an initial consultation today.