There may be nothing more terrifying than seeing an 80,000-pound truck coming towards your vehicle as it rolls over on Interstate 277. Victims of these accidents often face emotional, physical, and financial losses that seem insurmountable. We can help
The Charlotte truck accident lawyers at Shane Smith Law bring decades of legal experience and excellence to your case. We have recovered millions of dollars for victims after serious injuries. Contact our rollover truck accident lawyer in Charlotte for a free consultation.
What Your Rollover Truck Accident Case Is Worth
The value of your truck accident claim is not what the insurance company wants you to believe. It should include all losses you suffered, including physical, financial, and emotional losses. Most of our cases include damages such as:
- Initial medical care to stabilize your health
- Future medical care needs and specialist treatment
- Ongoing support in your home for disability or long-term injuries
- Rehabilitation costs
- Loss of earnings if you missed time at work, lost bonuses, or failed to get a promotion due to your injuries
- Reduction in earning capacity if you can no longer do the type of work you were doing
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and mental anguish
Some situations may be worth significantly more, especially if you will never fully recover from this accident. Expect our team to maximize your claim and then fight for full compensation from the insurer. If they will not settle, our Charlotte personal injury lawyers will go to court to fight for you.
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Call (980) 294-4931Why Truck Rollover Accidents Happen in Charlotte
Truck accidents along Interstate 85 and 277 may seem common, but rollover accidents can occur throughout any of the commercial districts or on the main thoroughfares in the city. They happen suddenly, leaving other drivers no time to get out of the way. Some of the most common reasons for rollover accidents include:
- Drivers speeding. Too much speed on a heavy commercial truck increases the risk of rollovers. Because these trucks need more stopping distance, they can slam into objects or other cars, resulting in rollovers if they travel too fast.
- Centrifugal force. Centrifugal force pushes the weight of the truck and the cargo outward whenever a driver makes a sharp turn or tight curve. This forces it away from the center of gravity, creating a risk of toppling over.
- Tripping. Tripped rollover accidents occur when unstable trucks strike an object such as a pothole, soft shoulder, or curb. This catches on the tires, causing the rig to flip.
Many other factors can contribute to rollovers, including poorly maintained roads, weather conditions, and drivers who lack experience managing semis. In some situations, cargo can shift, or a mechanical breakdown can occur within the stability system. In all cases, rollovers are dangerous and oftentimes fully avoidable.
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Determining Fault in a Truck Rollover Accident
A full investigation by the police and the Department of Transportation is likely to provide some insight into why this accident occurred. You can expect your rollover truck accident attorney in Charlotte to investigate as well. Our goal is to determine whether anyone other than the driver was at fault. Here are some examples.
- The driver is at fault. Speeding around curves is a very common cause of rollovers, especially along the ramps on I-85. The truck driver is often at fault in these types of accidents.
- The cargo company is at fault. If a cargo company loaded the truck and did not distribute the load evenly, overloaded it, or failed to secure it, that could cause a loss of stability and lead to an accident.
- The truck owner is at fault. In situations where the truck owner fails to maintain the vehicle and a loss of stability results from underinflated tires, tire blowouts, or failed brakes, they could be at fault.
- City and state. It may be that the city or state failed to maintain the roads and a slick ice storm created unsafe conditions.
- Third-party drivers could be at fault. Another driver may have cut off the truck, causing the driver to steer abruptly or overcorrect, leading to a rollover that damages you.
To do so, expect our legal team to gather commercial truck data, inspection reports, witness statements, and expert testimony to establish fault. This is critical in North Carolina, where a pure contributory negligence rule applies (After an Accident). Victims found even 1% at fault cannot seek compensation from the other driver, even if the other driver is 99% at fault. Let us protect your right to receive compensation.
How Our Rollover Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help You
Shane Smith Law dedicates time and hard work to every case we handle. We never make promises we cannot keep, and we are always upfront with you about what you can expect in your case outcome. To succeed, our legal team recognizes the importance of gathering as much evidence as possible in your case. We go beyond police reports to capture all data we can.
Then, we handle the insurance companies so you do not have to. Insurers commonly use tactics such as pressuring victims to settle quickly or denying rightful claims to reduce the compensation they pay out. They may try to shift blame to you even when the truck driver seems to be highly reckless. Their goal is to protect the trucking company’s reputation. You need an attorney ready to fight for fair compensation in your case.
Expect us to provide a team of industry experts and accident reconstruction services to document every detail. Our stellar reputation in the courts, along with our dedication to being your advocate, makes us the right choice. We have recovered millions of dollars in personal injury cases because of our aggressive legal strategy and legal insights.
Request a Free Consultation with a Charlotte Rollover Truck Accident Attorney
Shane Smith Law is ready to become your ally. Reach out to us for a no-obligation consultation. You pay us nothing upfront for our services. Expect our Charlotte rollover truck accident lawyer to work hard to settle your case in your favor. It starts with a free case evaluation.
