What the Body Experiences During a Rollover Car Accident
The violent nature of rollover accidents will expose the body to extreme force, resulting in life-changing or fatal injuries. The survivor of a rollover accident can also experience long-lasting psychological injuries such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
At Friedland Law, our car accident lawyers understand how devastating the aftermath of a rollover accident can be and how it can impact the accident victim’s life in many ways. If you were injured in a rollover accident, contact us today to schedule a free legal consultation with an experienced car accident lawyer and learn how they can help you recover compensation for your accident-related damages.
Common Injuries Sustained in Rollover Accidents
When a person is thrown around in a car during a rollover accident, the violent motion can cause a wide range of injuries, including head trauma, soft tissue damage, and broken bones.
As the body is jolted inside the car, they can also sustain damage from broken glass and other types of sharp objects. The force of the movement can also cause whiplash or a severe traumatic brain injury.
These injuries can require immediate medical treatment.
Internal Bleeding and Damage
The internal organs can sustain significant damage during a rollover accident. The impact of the crash can result in injuries to the lungs, kidneys, spleen, and liver, as they collide with the rib cage. This can cause a rupture, internal bleeding, bruising, and other serious injuries.
Neck Injuries
A rollover accident can also cause neck injuries, which can require extensive treatment and rehabilitation, and may result in paralysis or other complications.
Spinal Cord and Back Injuries
A spinal cord injury can impact a person’s mobility and quality of life. When a person sustains a spinal cord injury, it can cause temporary or permanent paralysis. Back injuries can prevent you from returning to work, may require surgery, and can have a significant impact on your quality of life and ability to return to work.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
During a violent rollover, the driver’s brain can collide with the inside of the skull, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. In severe cases, this type of injury can affect the victim’s ability to think, speak, walk, and talk. In some cases, this type of injury can be fatal.
Broken Bones
During a rollover, the impact can crush the vehicle’s side panels, roof, and frame. An occupant’s body may get shoved into the frame, dashboard, steering wheel, or other hard surfaces in the vehicle. The force of these impacts can result in broken bones. In rollover accidents, the most common broken bones sustained include broken ribs, legs, and arms. However, if the driver’s head makes contact with the roof, dashboard, or steering wheel, they can sustain skull fractures or fracture bones in their face.
Soft Tissue Damage/Road Rash
Even if you avoid serious injuries, such as bone fractures, a TBI, or spinal cord damage, you’re likely to walk away from the accident with scrapes, bruises, and burns, especially if you were not wearing your safety belt at the time of the crash. Rollover accidents can eject occupants from the vehicle, resulting in road rash and painful scratches, bruises, and scrapes. A car involved in a rollover accident may also catch on fire, resulting in the occupants sustaining serious burns.
Should I Contact a Car Accident Lawyer?
If you were seriously injured in a rollover accident that was caused by a negligent driver, a car accident lawyer at Friedland Law can help. They can handle every aspect of your case, including filing a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf, if you meet the state’s serious injury threshold, and helping you fight for full compensation for your medical bills and other losses. While you focus on healing and moving forward with your life, your car accident lawyer will go above and beyond to help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Contact Us Today
If you were injured in an auto accident and you’ve suffered serious injuries, contact Friedland Law today to schedule a free consultation. An experienced car accident attorney on our legal team can meet with you, answer any questions you have, and discuss how they can help you recover compensation for your injuries and other damages. Contact us today to learn more.
