Avoid the rollover crashes that kill more than 10,000 Americans every year

When you hear about a car crash on your Florida and Daytona Beach news, three times out of ten a vehicle rolled over. Rollovers are a serious matter, and Florida drivers want to know why vehicles roll over: Is it because of the driver or the car?

Let’s look first at the car: Following a path at a certain speed, a vehicle acquires a forward inertia that can only be changed gradually, by braking or turning. Both maneuvers have their limits, beyond which the vehicle will start skidding on the road surface. If the turn is too sharp, the vehicle will find itself still going in a forward movement at an angle on its path. The resistance of the sideways oriented tires on the road surface becomes too high, and the vehicle flips over.

Three factors decide how easily a vehicle flips over:

• The center of gravity of the vehicle: An SUV with a high ground clearance (for off-road driving) or a van carrying eight passengers will have a higher center of gravity than a sedan or sports car.

• The track width: Wide cars skidding sideways won’t roll over as easily as vehicles with a narrow track.

• The road surface: Most rollover accidents occur off the roadway, when the out of control vehicle hits a rough terrain and its wheels are prevented from skidding any further. Inertia will still push the vehicle forward, flipping it over to roll.

Let’s look at the driver: The majority of rollovers occur in single-vehicle accidents. Young drivers, with a combination of high speed and lack of experience, often fall victim to these deadly crashes, especially when the driver or passengers fail to buckle up and get ejected. Many rollover accidents occur for the same reasons as any other accident: distracted driving, speeding, and DUI.

After a serious car crash in Florida, victims can face life-changing challenges. Getting compensation for your pain, suffering, medical treatment, and loss of earnings could be essential to your future well-being. You may not know if you need a lawyer, but you have to know your rights. The Ormond Beach car accident lawyers of Johnson & Gilbert, P.A. will take the time to clarify your options.

If you have been injured in a car accident in the state of Florida, call us today toll free at (800) 556-8890 and locally at (386) 673-4412, or fill out the form on this page for a free consultation.

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