Driver Negligence Can Cause Rollover Accidents

It may be difficult to piece together the details of an accident as traumatic as a rollover. In order to recover compensation for your damages, though, you typically must identify the at-fault party and collect evidence that demonstrates how their negligence caused the accident. Every accident is different, but some common negligence-driven accident causes include:

  • Speeding: Driving too fast makes it more difficult to spot obstacles or stop before hitting something. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about a third of all fatal accidents involve speeding.
  • Distracted driving: Crashes caused by distracted drivers are common in Louisiana. Drivers may be distracted by cell phones, food, their passengers, or even their thoughts if they are not focused on driving.
  • Ignoring driving laws: Not signaling properly before making a turn, failing to yield the right of way, or running a stoplight or stop sign, among other things, can also lead to traffic accidents.
  • Impaired driving: This can include drunk driving and drivers who are impaired by drugs. Even some legal prescription medications can cause drowsiness or other symptoms that can lead to dangerous situations.

Sometimes, rollover accidents may be caused by non-driver parties, such as a negligent mechanic who caused a mechanical failure in the vehicle or a negligent municipality responsible for a road hazard such as a pothole or uneven lanes. When we work together on your case, a New Orleans rollover accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can investigate your accident to identify the liable party and build a case against them. To discuss your accident and your legal options in a free consultation with a member of our team, call us today.

Potentially Recoverable Damages in a Car Accident Case

Depending on the nature of your injuries, you may be able to request compensation for economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are for people who suffered financially because of the accident, whether due to accident-related bills, the inability to work, or both. Specific examples of economic damages may include:

  • Medical expenses: if you needed to see a doctor, get a prescription, go to physical therapy, or pay for any other kind of medical treatment for your accident injuries.
  • Automotive repair expenses: if you had to pay to fix your car and/or arrange alternate transportation while waiting for your car to be repaired.
  • Lost wages or benefits: if your injuries left you unable to work for a period of time, costing you income.

Non-economic damages are for accident victims who suffered some kind of physical or psychological injury due to the accident. Examples of non-economic damages may include:

  • Reduced quality of life: if you will never live as freely as you used to. This damage may apply if you are no longer able to participate in certain activities or need help with basic, everyday tasks.
  • Pain and suffering: if you experienced (or continue to experience) physical and/or emotional distress because of your injuries.
  • Disability: if you permanently lost certain abilities in the accident.

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