Chicago, Illinois Rollover Accident Attorneys

Lawyers for Injuries in Rollover Crashes in Cook County, Chatham, and South Shore

There are multiple different types of car accidents that can result in serious injuries for drivers, passengers, people in other vehicles, pedestrians, or others. While any collision can be dangerous, rollover crashes are likely to cause serious harm to a vehicle's occupants. Following this type of collision, victims need to work with a skilled personal injury attorney to determine who was responsible for the crash and pursue compensation for their injuries.

At Karchmar & Lambert, P.C., we understand the difficulties that many people experience following serious car crashes, including dealing with medical expenses, disabilities, and physical and emotional pain. Our lawyers are dedicated to helping victims receive the financial compensation they deserve, and with a combined total of more than 50 years of legal experience, we can protect your best interests while fighting to achieve justice for the harm that was done to you and your family.

Injuries in Rollover Crashes

Rollovers are among the most dangerous types of motor vehicle collisions. Due to the force of these crashes, a vehicle's occupants will suffer strong jolts, and different parts of their bodies may strike the steering wheel, dashboard, windows, or parts of the car's frame. These impacts can cause traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, whiplash, serious sprains, or dislocated joints. When a car turns over onto its side or roof, occupants may be crushed by the roof, doors, or the vehicle's frame, and this can cause spinal cord injuries or damage to the limbs that may result in amputation. Drivers or passengers may become trapped in a vehicle, which can lead to burn injuries if the car catches on fire.

Causes of Rollover Accidents

Rollover crashes often involve a single vehicle, but they can also occur in collisions between two or more vehicles. In many cases, rollovers occur because a vehicle strikes an obstacle in the road, a curb, or a guardrail, although they can also take place when a driver swerves while traveling at a high speed or when a vehicle's tires come in contact with softer soil on a road's shoulder.

In many cases, rollover crashes occur because of driver negligence. For example, distracted driving may cause a driver to fail to see obstacles in the road, and they may swerve suddenly, lose control of their vehicle, and turn over after striking a guardrail. Drunk driving is involved in many rollover crashes, and drivers who are intoxicated will suffer impairment to balance and coordination that will affect their ability to respond to obstacles in the road or other vehicles. Winter weather is another factor in many rollover accidents in Chicago, and drivers who do not take steps to drive safely on snowy or icy roads may lose control and turn over.

Rollovers can also occur because of defective vehicles or auto parts. Larger vehicles that are top-heavy, such as vans or SUVs, are more likely to roll over, and these types of accidents become more likely if a vehicle has faulty systems or is not properly maintained. If brakes lock up or do not function properly, a vehicle may skid, collide with obstacles or other cars, and turn over. If tires are not properly inflated, this may cause a vehicle to tip over when taking a turn at a high speed. A manufacturer of defective parts or a mechanic that did not perform repairs correctly may be liable for rollover crashes that take place because of mechanical failures.

Contact Our Pullman Rollover Accident Lawyers

If you have been involved in a rollover crash, the lawyers of Karchmar & Lambert, P.C. can help you gather evidence to show who was responsible, and we will fight to make sure you are fully compensated for your injuries and any other damages you have suffered. Contact us by calling 312-977-1300 to arrange a free consultation today. We provide legal help to car crash victims throughout Chicago and Cook County, including but not limited to Ashburn, Kenwood, Pullman, South Shore, Austin, Bronzeville, Chatham, Garfield Park, Gresham, and Englewood.