A rollover accident is a tragic accident that can cause serious injuries or even death. Rollover crashes happen far too easily, so it’s important to be aware of how they happen and how they can be prevented. By lowering your rollover risk, you will also reduce your chance of getting into all vehicle accidents in general.
Why Vehicle Rollovers Happen
Rollovers happen for numerous reasons. Some of the potential causes of rollovers include:
- Poor driving conditions
- Driving over the speed limit, especially near a turn or curve
- Driver fatigue
- Distracted driving
All vehicles can rollover. However, taller top-heavy vehicles such as SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, or any vehicle that has a high center of gravity are more susceptible to rollovers.
How do you prevent rollovers? Here are a few things which can reduce your chances of getting into a rollover accident.
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Drive a Safe Speed
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatal rollover crashes are related to speed more often than non-rollover crashes. Forty percent of fatal rollover crashes involved excessive speed. Nearly 75% of fatal rollovers happened in areas where the posted speed limit was 55 miles per hour or higher. It follows that driving a safe speed can aid in rollover prevention.
Refrain from Drinking Alcohol
Nearly half of all fatal rollover crashes involve alcohol. Even a small amount of alcohol can slow your judgment, coordination, and impair your vision. Refraining from drinking alcohol will help you avoid car accidents in general.
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Be an Attentive Driver
NHTSA data shows that almost 85% of rollover-related fatalities occur in single-vehicle rollovers. This suggests that driver behavior such as inattentiveness, drowsiness, speeding, or impaired driving plays a significant role in rollover crashes. Refrain from talking on the phone, texting, or eating while driving. Avoid driving while fatigued. If you are fatigued, your reaction time will be slowed, which increases the chance of a rollover accident.
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Experienced Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorneys
If you or a loved one was in a rollover accident where another driver was at fault in the Las Vegas area, you should speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer who can help you protect your rights.
If you are looking for a law firm with experienced car accident attorneys, contact Anthem Injury Lawyers today. Our phone number is (702) 857-6000. We offer Free Consultations. Our law office is located in Henderson, but we work with clients all over the Las Vegas Valley.
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