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The Most Common Causes of Rollover Accidents

Rollover accidents are particularly dangerous, due to the interaction between the driver, the vehicle, the road and other hazards or environmental issues. But what causes these serious accidents to occur in the first place?

Here are just a few examples of some of the primary factors that lead to rollovers.

  • Speed: Rollover accidents are frequently a result of speeding. Studies say approximately 40 percent of fatal rollover crashes involved a high rate of speed, and nearly 75 percent of fatal rollover accidents occurred in areas that had a posted speed limit of 55 miles per hour or greater.
  • Type of vehicle: While all types of vehicle can roll over in the proper conditions, vehicles that are taller and narrower are more susceptible. These include SUVs, vans and pickup trucks, which all have higher centers of gravity than common sedans.
  • Location: Rural roads are more likely to see rollover accidents, because they are undivided and often do not have barriers. Almost 75 percent of fatal rollover accidents occur in rural areas with high posted speed limits.
  • Alcohol: Almost half of all fatal rollover crashes involve alcohol impairment.
  • Driver behavior: Approximately 90 percent of all vehicles involved in rollover crashes were involved in routine driving maneuvers at the time, such as going around a curve or driving straight. This indicates driver behavior, including distraction, impairment or inattentiveness, all play a large role in these types of accidents.

These are just a few examples of some of the most common causes of rollover accidents in the United States. To learn more about your legal options if you’ve been injured in such an accident, contact a reliable Sarasota personal injury attorney at Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez & Walsh.

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