When driving, you might feel that you have full control over your vehicle. However, there is always the possibility that something unexpected could occur. Sudden changes in speed and direction can cause your car to spin out, flip onto its side, or even roll completely over.
Rollover car accidents in Nashville can cause further injuries in addition to those sustained during an initial collision. You can pursue a compensation claim against whoever caused the accident with the help of a personal injury attorney from Ponce Law.
Due to their weight, the high speeds at which they travel, and their center of gravity, cars are susceptible to rollover accidents. Driving fast and stopping suddenly or being hit by another car can lead to a rollover, during which the occupants of the vehicle may be roughly thrown around its interior.
Rollover accidents can also cause riders to be ejected from the car through auto glass or slammed into the vehicle’s frame and other objects. Potentially resulting injuries include:
Road rash, which may occur if you are thrown out of the car onto asphalt, can damage your skin, leaving you vulnerable to infection.
With these kinds of injuries, a crash can result in costs that extend beyond your car. Medical expenses from immediate treatment and long-term care for more severe injuries can continue well into the future.
Fortunately, you have a legal right to compensation for an accident caused by another driver. After receiving medical care, you should seek out legal advice from a personal injury attorney in Nashville who has experience with rollover car crashes.
After a rollover accident, you might search for the person responsible so you can sue them. If you do, your claim will probably be based in negligence, which holds someone responsible for an accident based on a duty of care, breach of that duty, causation, and damages.
Proving each of these elements will serve to show that the person you think is responsible must compensate you in line with the injuries you are claiming as damages, such as medical costs, property damage, lost income, and pain and suffering. There are, however, a few other rules you should be aware of that could affect your claim.
First, and most importantly, you only have a short time to make a claim. As set by Tennessee Code § 28-3-104, you have one year to bring personal injury claims, which is shorter than the time frame many other states allow (usually around two to four years). If you file a claim outside of the one-year period—starting on the date of the accident—you might lose your ability to receive legal compensation.
Next, you should know that your own actions leading up to an accident may have contributed to what happened, and your compensation could be reduced as a result. Tennessee’s system of negligence, as defined by the case McIntyre v. Balentine (Tenn. 1992), can reduce a plaintiff’s recovery in proportion to their own percentage of fault, and a victim can lose all compensation if they are found more than 50 percent responsible for their injuries.
Luckily, you do not need to learn how to make a legal argument, build supporting evidence, and file a claim correctly. Instead, our experienced Nashville attorneys, who are familiar with rollover car crashes, can take care of most of the specifics. We can work with you to make your claim as you concentrate on your recovery.
Getting back to your everyday life after an accident is no simple task, but it can be made a little easier if the person responsible compensates you for the damages you have suffered. With the aid of a lawyer, you can make your claim a reality.
Rollover car accidents in Nashville present frustrating challenges. Fortunately, our attorneys have experience with such claims. Here at Ponce Law, we meet you in your community and provide many years of personal injury experience. Contact us for a free case review as soon as possible.
