Denver Rollover Accident Attorney

Over 4 million traffic accidents of all types and involving all kinds of vehicles occur each year across the country and right here in Colorado. One of the most potentially devastating types of accidents is the rollover accident. Although some rollovers are single-vehicle accidents, the potential for life-threatening injury is extremely high. In many cases, rollover accidents occur when one vehicle drives off the road while trying to avoid a collision with another.

Because of the extreme nature of the forces acting on the body during a rollover accident, there is a very high potential for serious injury. For passengers not wearing seatbelts, of course that possibility becomes even greater. While some rollover accidents are single-vehicle accidents, many are the result of a driver leaving the roadway in an attempt to avoid a collision with another vehicle. If you or a loved one have been injured in a rollover accident, you need to speak with a Denver rollover accident attorney immediately.

Some types of vehicles are more susceptible to rollover accidents than others. How susceptible a vehicle is has a lot to do with its center of gravity height. In simple terms, a vehicle’s center of gravity height is the distance above the ground at which half the vehicle’s weight is above that height and half the weight is below that height. Passenger cars tend to have relatively low centers of gravity, while trucks and SUV’s are more likely to have high centers of gravity. Because of this, a truck or SUV, while the height is nice for most driving purposes, may actually be more likely to roll than a small car that sits close to the ground. In some cases, SUVs compensate for some of this by setting the wheels farther apart, which stabilizes the vehicle.

Regardless of what type of car you have, all vehicles should be able to withstand a certain amount of stress on the roof. In some cases, even in a single-vehicle accident, a vehicle may be poorly designed or manufactured so that the vehicle and its occupants may sustain an unreasonable level of damage and injury during a rollover accident.

If you have been injured in a rollover accident, the top priority needs to be your health. Once your safety is secure, speak with a Denver rollover accident attorney as soon as possible. Keith Fuicelli is an attorney who has the experience that can make the difference when it comes to protecting your rights, and securing your health and safety. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Keith today at (303)355-7202.