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Joliet personal injury attorneyRollover car accidents are an extreme form of a traffic accident that occurs when a vehicle gets flipped upside down and is propelled into a deadly roll. Rollover accidents are not particularly common, as the ingredients for such accidents usually involve extreme forces acting upon the car. These powerful forces cause the vehicle to flip over and be sent rolling. Unfortunately, most vehicles' roofs are not strong enough to withstand the force and pressure involved in rollover accidents. As a result, the occupants of vehicles involved in rollover accidents are often subject to extremely severe injuries, like traumatic brain injuries or even wrongful death.

Suppose you have been involved in a rollover accident that was another driver's fault. In that case, it is more probable that the other driver was negligently operating their vehicle, which resulted in you sustaining injuries. Because of this, you may be entitled to compensation which can be used to pay for your current and future medical bills relating to the injury, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more. If you have been involved in a rollover accident, contact an experienced attorney who can help you pursue compensation while also protecting your rights. 

Negligent Driving Behaviors That Can Cause a Rollover Accident

As stated previously, rollover accidents are often the result of extreme forces acting upon a car. These extreme forces may have been caused by the following:

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Will County truck crash injury lawyerIn the United States, thousands of people are seriously injured or die in truck accidents every year. In Illinois, interstate highways, such as the highways that intersect across the Chicago area, can be extremely deadly, especially if there is a traffic stop causing other traffic to slow down. In addition, other variables, such as construction or even debris on the road, can result in catastrophic accidents. 

If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, you may be at a loss for what to do. The most important thing you can do if you have been injured in a truck accident is to hire a knowledgeable truck accident attorney who can protect your rights and pursue compensation against any negligent parties involved.

The Importance of Hiring an Attorney After a Truck Accident

 Many unique issues must be handled and dealt with in the aftermath of a truck accident. Experienced attorneys know how to work through complex issues and are privy on how to:  

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Will County, IL truck crash lawyerA crash involving two tractor-trailers last month closed a portion of southbound Interstate 55 (I-55) near the Interstate 80 (I-80) interchange in Will County near Joliet. Closures were expected to last at least three hours because of the truck accident.

The crash led to soybeans and water bottles covering all lanes of I-55, and the accident is a good reminder of the chaotic scene that can unfold following truck accidents. Major commercial trucks are usually hauling a variety of goods, and collisions can lead to various items being strewn across roadways.

Possible Damages in a Truck Accident Case

When it comes to most commercial truck accident cases, the people who suffer injuries in wrecks are right to wonder what kind of damages they may be entitled to. In most cases that go to trial, a jury award is for compensatory damages that can include both economic damages and noneconomic damages.

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Will County personal injury attorneyMaintaining a vehicle is an important duty of drivers who own their cars. When a vehicle is properly maintained, it is far less likely to experience a critical malfunction in the course of operating it. When a vehicle is improperly maintained, it is far more likely that a mechanical or parts failure will occur in the course of operation. Vehicle malfunctions can cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the odds of a collision exponentially.

While accidents stemming from a parts malfunction are sometimes the responsibility of the failed part’s manufacturer, or even the mechanic who installed the part, it is also quite common for the fault to lie with the driver and owner. Drivers often have some form of warning that a breakdown is imminent - rarely do these accidents occur entirely unexpectedly. If you have been injured in a car accident involving a vehicle parts malfunction, you may be entitled to compensation. An attorney can help you decide how best to proceed with a claim. 

Drivers Have a Duty to Maintain Their Vehicles to Prevent an Accident

Drivers very commonly have notice that their vehicle is in need of maintenance. Whether the check engine light is on, an ominous noise can be heard emitting from the engine, or their tire treads have begun to shrink down, a responsible driver would have their vehicle checked by a mechanic to determine whether it is safe to dive or in need of essential maintenance. Not all maintenance concerns render a vehicle unsafe, but the important thing is to discover whether the problem observed is one of them. 

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Top 5 Causes of Rollover Accidents

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Will County personal injury lawyerRollover accidents are a severe form of traffic accident in which at least one vehicle is flipped upside down or sent rolling. Inversion is not a normal result of a motor vehicle accident. Rolling over occurs only as a result of collisions involving extreme forces. As the roof of most personal automobiles offers little protective material, occupants of flipped vehicles commonly sustain life-altering injuries such as spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Wrongful death lawsuits brought by a victim’s surviving close family members are often born out of these terrible wrecks.

If you have been injured in a rollover car accident caused by another driver, it is very likely that the at-fault driver was negligent, if not reckless, in causing your injuries. You may be entitled to recover compensation for your current and future medical expenses, lost wages and lost future income, pain and suffering, and more. It would be wise to consult an attorney when dealing with a claim of this magnitude. 

Negligent and Reckless Mistakes That Can Lead to Rollover Accidents

Causing a vehicle to roll takes substantial force, far beyond what is frequently seen in typical motor vehicle accidents. The grave mistake that the at-fault driver likely made may have been: 

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