Florida Highway Patrol and Fire Rescue Crews Respond to Serious Rollover Accident in SW Miami-Dade

September 13, 2019
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Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrived on the scene of a serious rollover car accident in Southwest Miami-Dade. Both Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews and FHP troopers responded to the scene at about 9:30 a.m. on Friday September 13. The accident occurred along Killian Drive and the Don Shula Expressway. Police officials say that all of the occupants of the white sedan involved in the crash made it out okay. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Drivers are advised to avoid the area due to traffic delays.

Have you ever wondered who pays for your injuries after a rollover accident motor vehicle accident? Below you’ll find a guide to on what you need to know to get fair compensation from the insurance company. After an auto accident, you expect compensation for your property damage and personal injuries. Since Florida is a no-fault insurance state, you can file a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company to get your car fixed, but you may be limited to your auto policy’s med-pay or personal injury protection (PIP) coverage to pay for your injuries. Even in Florida, you may be able to pursue the at-fault driver for injury compensation if your damages exceed the no-fault limit. Don’t hesitate to speak with a personal injury attorney about the value of your claim.

Causes of Rollover Accidents:

More than 556,000 people are injured annually in rollover accidents. This accounts for almost 30% of all injury-causing car accidents in the United States. Typically, the average person can expect to be in four car accidents during their lifetime. Knowing what to do after a rollover car accident, and the pitfalls to avoid will ensure for a successful insurance claim. Rollover car accidents are complex accidents and can cause serious injuries. While the vehicle type that is involved in the crash is important and can play a significant role, other factors such as driver behavior and road and environmental conditions can also cause a vehicle to roll over. All types of cars can rollover. However, taller, narrower vehicles such as SUVs, pickups, and vans have higher centers of gravity, and thus are more susceptible to rollover if involved in a single-vehicle car accident. Fatal rollover car accidents are oftentimes speed-related more often than fatal non-rollover crashes. Some 40% of fatal rollover crashes involved excessive speeding. Additionally, nearly ¾ of all fatal rollovers took place where the posted speed limit was 60 miles per hour or higher. Cell phone usage, eating, putting on makeup, listening to loud music, talking with passengers, looking into the back seat to check on young children, and looking away from the road are frequent causes of rear-end accidents. Alcohol consumption can also play a factor since nearly 50% of all fatal rollover car accidents involve drivers who were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Remember, impairment can result from any blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above .00. Even a small amount of alcohol can and will negatively affect your judgment, coordination, and vision, making you more likely to lose control of your vehicle. Another common cause involves the weather at the time of the accident. Rain, snow, slush, ice, high winds, and fog can affect a driver’s ability to see ahead, to stop in time, and to stay within the lane. Additionally, old and unrepaired roads and highways can also lead to rollover accidents.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association reports that more than 90% of cars involved in fatal, single-vehicle rollover crashes were involved in routine driving maneuvers (going straight or negotiating a curve) at the time of the crash. This further suggests that driver behavior (distraction, inattentiveness, speeding, and impaired driving) plays a significant role in rollover crashes. NHTSA data show that almost 85% of all rollover-related fatalities are the result of single-vehicle car accidents. This data implies that the majority of rollover crashes and fatalities do not involve any other vehicle besides the one that rolled over, further suggesting that driver behavior plays a significant role in rollover crashes.

Common Injuries After a Rollover Accident:

Every crash you may be involved in has the potential to cause life altering injuries that can even be fatal. Most commonly, however, people hurt in roll-over accidents suffer from soft-tissue injuries and serious back injuries. Whiplash is a term used to describe pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulder area that occurs when the neck, shoulders, and spine suddenly and violently move, or “snap” well beyond their normal range. Also referred to as hyperextension and hyperflexion, the neck movement is like the motion of a whip as it snaps, giving the condition its name. The force of impact during a rollover crash combined with high speeds, can result in compression of your spine and the disks located in the lower back area of the spinal column. Rear-end accidents are a common cause of herniated or bulging disks. In rollover accidents, if your airbags fail to deploy, your face can smash into the steering wheel. The force of the impact can break your nose, fracture your cheek and jawbone, and even detach your retina. You could end up with cuts and bruises on your face, and if the airbag deploys, the force can cause abrasions to the face and scalp. Hand and arm injuries can happen to the driver and passengers from being jerked around by the impact. Sometimes hand or arm injuries are caused by the exploding force of the airbag. Additionally, bruising and scrapes to the shoulders, neck, and torso can result from the impact with your seatbelt.

Contact an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney Today!

If you or a loved one is involved in a motor vehicle accident, talk with a car accident attorney about your options going forward. There is no replacement for quality legal advice after being involved in a car accident. The car accident attorneys at Suarez and Montero would love to have an opportunity to explain the law in Florida to assist you in presenting a strong claim against the at fault party. Every firm is distinctive and auto accident victims have needs that are also distinct. needs are different. The Florida auto accident attorneys at Suarez & Montero encourage you to reach out so that we can explain more about the different ways that our law firm and attorneys can provide legal help and guidance after an auto accident. Make an appointment with us at one of our many locations. Remember, we work on a contingency basis so you will owe us nothing If we are unable to obtain successful results for your case. The attorneys at Suarez & Montero can meet with you to discuss further. always available to talk with you and answer your questions. Our skillful attorneys are genuinely committed to our clients. We will fight to make sure that you get the maximum amount of compensation owed to you. Let us help you get the medical care you need and fight to make sure you are compensated for your injuries! Our attorneys are ready to provide proven legal representation in pursuing your claim and stand ready to protect your rights. We are available 24/7 to give you a free, no risk case consultation.

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