Miami-Dade police officers arrived at the scene of a severe rollover accident involving 5 vehicles near the entrance to the Turnpike at NE 88th Street and NE St. Johns road around 1pm on Monday June 22. A spokesperson for the Miami-Dade police department says that three of the occupants were hospitalized and the others sustained minor injuries. Witnesses said the accident occurred when a Ford Ranger pick-up truck collided with a Honda SUV causing the pick-up to flip over and land on its roof. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue had to extricate both drivers from their vehicles and both were transported to the hospital shortly thereafter. The status of that driver’s injuries is unknown. No citations have been issued at this time, but witnesses say that one of the drivers may have failed to stop at a traffic signal. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
Rollover Car Accidents in South Florida
Car accidents that are caused by rollovers can produce very serious injuries for any driver or passenger involved. All types of vehicles 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 crash. Furthermore, there are many factors that can cause a vehicle to rollover including things like speed, road conditions, weather conditions, vehicle defects, distracted driving, etc. While there are multiple potential causes for rollover car accidents, as mentioned above, in most instances, rollover car accidents are caused by two main issues. The first issue pertains to drivers who lose control of their vehicle for some reason. Some examples of things that may cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle include sleepiness, being distracted by another passenger or a smartphone device to name a few. Basically, anything that diverts the driver’s attention from the road. The second issue involves drivers that are speeding at the time the accidents occur. Risky and unsafe driving is always a bad decision while driving. Drivers who drive aggressively, take sharp turns, swerve in and out of lanes at high speed are all especially at risk of being involved in a rollover accident. The worst part about rollover accidents is that these types of accidents tend to affect multiple vehicles and occupants.
Contact an Experienced Car Attorney Today!
A car accident can turn your life upside down in a split second. Generally, injuries can lead to many forms of damages including items like medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future surgeries or treatment. Luckily, car accident victims are entitled to be compensated for their injuries and any property damage to their vehicles. Our firm’s goal is to make sure our clients get properly compensated for their damages so that they can recover from their injuries. If you or someone you love was involved in a rollover car accident, you should consult with a car accident attorney to assess the accident and discuss your options going forward. There is no substitute for quality legal advice after being involved in a car accident. The car accident attorneys at Suarez and Montero can assist you in presenting a strong claim against the at fault driver. We encourage you to contact us so that we can discuss the many ways that our firm can help you protect your legal rights and obtain compensation for your damages. Our firm works on a contingency basis which means 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. We are always available to talk with you and answer questions about your case. 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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