Experts estimate that just 3% of all passenger car accidents are rollover accidents [1]. However, rollover accidents are among the most dangerous and deadly, with up to 30% of them resulting in fatalities [2].
The rollover car accident attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers help clients pursue compensation for injuries they sustained in rollover accidents. Read on to learn more about the legal process of filing an injury claim, how to determine liability, and the types of damages you can expect.
Can You Pursue Legal Action for a Rollover Car Crash in Chicago?
With the help of a rollover accident attorney, you can pursue a civil lawsuit against the at-fault party responsible for your rollover accident. To help you file a claim, our Chicago car accident attorneys will need to show that the other party owed you a duty of care and that when they violated that duty, they directly caused your damages.
Liability for Rollover Car Crashes
Many different events can cause rollover car accidents, which means that many different parties can be held liable. Our Chicago personal injury lawyers can help you determine who to file your lawsuit against.
At-Fault Driver
Most rollover accident claims are filed against the at-fault driver. Your lawyer will show how their actions or negligence caused your accident.
Vehicle Designers
If the design of the vehicle caused your rollover accident, you could sue the vehicle designer. As cars become taller and more top-heavy, the center of gravity changes. If your vehicle has a newer design and other rollover accidents have occurred due to the design, you could potentially sue the vehicle’s designers.
Vehicle Manufacturers
If a defect in your vehicle caused your rollover accident, you could sue the vehicle manufacturer in a product liability lawsuit. Past product liability lawsuits after rollover accidents have targeted faulty brakes and stuck accelerator pedals. Our Chicago product liability lawyers can help you in your lawsuit against manufacturers.
Government Entities
If the design or condition of roadways caused your rollover accident, you can seek compensation from the government agency responsible. Additionally, if your accident involved a government-owned and maintained vehicle, such as a garbage truck or fire engine, you could sue the government for your claim.
Rollover Car Accident Injuries
Due to the nature of rollover accidents, you could sustain serious injuries, including the following:
- Crush injuries
- Amputations
- Brain injuries
- Lacerations
- Burns
- Internal bleeding
- Whiplash
- Contusions
- Death
Damages a Chicago Rollover Accident Lawyer Can Help You Recover
There are different types of damages that the court can award to car crash victims. What kinds of damages are available in your case will depend on the specific circumstances of your accident and who is filing the claim.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are financial compensation for your losses that are related to what your injuries have cost you. These are tangible expenses, such as medical bills, that you would not have otherwise had if the accident had not occurred. Some common types of economic damages after rollover accidents include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Rehabilitation expenses
- Mental health care
- Cost to replace damaged property
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are not related to your financial losses—instead, they relate to other factors such as physical pain and trauma. The court will use special calculations to determine how much to award for these types of damages:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Loss of income potential
- Permanent disability
- Disfigurement
- Scarring
Punitive Damages
Most rollover accident claims do not receive punitive damages. However, in cases where the at-fault party acted egregiously or with disregard for the safety of other people, the judge overseeing your case may assess punitive damages as a way to punish the at-fault party and to dissuade others from acting in a similar manner.
Wrongful Death
Unfortunately, our Chicago wrongful death attorneys often meet with the families of deceased accident victims. If your loved one died from the severe injuries they sustained in a rollover accident, you can file a wrongful death case against the party responsible to recover compensation for the following:
- Burial and funeral expenses
- Your loved one’s medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of society
- Loss of consortium
Financial Compensation Amounts Awarded to Rollover Car Accident Victims
There are no go-to settlement amounts that you can expect to recover in a personal injury lawsuit for car crash victims. Since rollover accidents tend to lead to more severe injuries, accident victims may be able to recover more than cases that involve more minor injuries.
We have helped to recover multimillion-dollar settlements for our clients. In one case, we recovered $2.5 million for the victim of a rollover accident who suffered from facial injuries and vision loss in an underinsured motorist settlement.
Why Hire Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers for Your Rollover Accident Case
The car accident attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers are here to help you file a civil lawsuit after a rollover accident. Below are some of the many reasons to choose our legal team to help you with your claim.
Extensive Experience with Car Accidents
Our Chicago car accident law firm has extensive experience recovering multimillion-dollar lawsuits for our clients. We frequently work with insurance companies to negotiate fair settlements and maximize the amount our clients have received from their injuries.
We understand that dealing with the pain and challenges associated with car accidents is difficult and are here to make the process as smooth as possible.
Evidence Collection and Trial Preparation
Preparation forms the foundation of successful accident settlements, which starts by having your rollover accident lawyer gather as much evidence as they can to build your case.
This process may include requesting copies of medical records, taking photos, accessing the police report, consulting with experts, interviewing witnesses, and working with accident reconstruction specialists. In some cases, your legal team can get surveillance footage of your accident from nearby businesses to support your claims.
Accurately Calculating Damages
Many injury settlements do not actually cover all of the expenses associated with car crashes because the parties involved did not calculate the total damages correctly.
Your rollover accident lawyer can assess your past bills and your future expenses to ensure that your settlement will cover the expenses related to your injury over the long term. If you fail to request enough during the settlement process, you won’t be able to go back and request more compensation later.
Insurance Negotiations
The insurance company responsible for paying your claim has a vested interest in paying you as little money as possible. Your rollover accident lawyer can look at any settlement offer you receive and negotiate with the insurance provider for more financial compensation.
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers has extensive experience working with insurance companies. We know what insurance companies paid for similar claims and how much your claim is worth.
Contingency Fee
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. We don’t collect any money upfront or out of your pocket to provide you with legal representation or file your case with the courts. Instead, we take a small percentage of the settlement or jury award that we help you recover. If we don’t recover any compensation, you don’t owe us anything.
You Have Limited Time to Take Legal Action Following a Rollover Car Accident
The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Illinois is two years from the date of injury. This means that you won’t be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, or other losses after this date.
Two years may seem like a lot of time, but it goes by very quickly while you’re recovering from serious injuries. Getting started with your rollover accident lawyer as soon as possible gives your legal team the most time to build your case and collect evidence that could be difficult to obtain the more time that passes.
Contact a Chicago Rollover Accident Lawyer Today!
We have helped our clients recover millions. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you do not need to pay attorney fees up-front to file your case, and we won’t get paid if we don’t manage to help you secure compensation.
Contact the Chicago car accident attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers for a free consultation by filling out our contact form or calling toll-free at (888) 424-5757. By scheduling a consultation, you are not obligated to move forward, but at least you’ll know your options for recovering compensation for your serious injuries. A member of our team is available 24/7 to help you.
Our downtown office, near the Richard J. Daley Center, Dirkson United States Courthouse, and the Chicago Workers’ Compensation Commission, offers convenient access from Aurora, Joliet, and Waukegan via I-90, I-94, and I-290.
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers
225 W Wacker Dr #1660
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (847) 835-8895
Toll Free: (888) 424-5757
We also serve clients from Buffalo Grove, Decatur, Naperville, Rockford  and throughout Illinois.
Resources: [1] NHTSA, [2] National Library of Medicine