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Anatomy of a Rollover

Long-haul trucks like 18-wheelers and other big rigs and unique vehicles because of their size and weight that they carry. These aspects, combined with travelling at high speeds create a specifically dangerous situation in the event that the truck driver has to suddenly stop, turn, or swerve to avoid colliding with another motorist. 18-wheelers are among the commercial vehicles that are very susceptible to rollover accidents.

Causes of Rollovers

Rollovers are typically caused by a driver losing control of the vehicle or a collision in which the impact came from the side.

When a driver loses control of a vehicle they tend to swerve, sending the vehicle sliding sideways. As the car slides it hits something like a curb or guardrail and will flip on its side. The weight of the vehicle and the speed at which it was traveling send it tumbling over.

A driver who takes a turn too aggressively can also cause a rollover. Turning at a high speed into a tight turning radius creates a friction between the wheels and that road that causes the vehicle to flip and roll. During a car wreck, if a vehicle is hit from the side, this too can lead to a rollover.

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in an 18-wheeler accident, do not let the freight or insurance company take advantage of you.

Speak with a Texas Truck Accident Lawyer

Contact the Texas truck accident attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 866.950.9000 to speak with a lawyer who wants to help you. We are committed to standing by our clients.