Vehicle Rollover Accidents in San Diego

As the victim of a rollover car accident in San Diego, it’s important to know that you have rights. However, getting compensation from the driver who caused the rollover, their insurance company or another liable party can be an uphill battle. You can make the most of your rollover claim by turning to the award-winning San Diego car accident lawyers at Singleton Schreiber for help.

We’re fierce advocates for San Diego crash victims, putting decades of collective experience and national resources behind each and every case we undertake. Our top-rated California trial attorneys have been recognized for excellence in civil litigation by Best Lawyers in America, the San Diego Business Journal, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Super Lawyers, and other respected organizations.

Fearless advocacy has helped us obtain more than $2.5 Billion in financial settlements and jury verdicts for our clients. Today, we’re ready to help you make things right after a devastating vehicle rollover, too. Contact our San Diego, California, law office to set a time for your free case review.

What is a Vehicle Rollover?

Simply put, a vehicle rollover can be defined as any time a vehicle tips over onto its side, flips onto its roof, or turns over completely and lands back on its tires. While any vehicle can roll under the right conditions, vehicles with high centers of gravity - like pickup trucks, SUVs, and tractor-trailers - are more susceptible to rollover accidents. 

Rollovers tend to happen when a vehicle’s driver loses control because an overwhelming sideways force is applied to the side of a vehicle. The sideways force applied on the vehicle can cause the car to tip or roll when the tires lose traction with the road, which is possible if the tire “trips” on an object on the road surface or comes off the road during a sharp turn. Drivers may increase the odds of rolling over if, when they feel the force on the vehicle, they turn sharply in the opposite direction to overcorrect.

How Often Do Rollover Car Accidents Happen in San Diego?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), vehicle rollovers account for about 3 percent of all traffic accidents in the United States. So, they don’t happen all too often. However, they are among the most catastrophic. Rollover accidents are responsible for nearly one-third of all car accident fatalities every year.

San Diego, California, has a slightly higher-than-average rate of rollovers than the rest of the country. According to state crash data, 231 rollovers were reported in the city of San Diego in 2023, which represented 4.01 percent of total accidents. 

This means there’s a rollover collision roughly every 1.5 days in San Diego.

While rollovers happen more often in San Diego than in other parts of the country, the city cites a much lower fatality rate. Only one of the city’s 107 car accident fatalities in 2023 was the result of a rollover.

What Causes Rollover Accidents in San Diego, CA?

Research suggests that 75 percent of vehicle rollovers can be attributed to human error. 

Some of the most commonly reported causes and contributing factors include:

Speeding

California crash data reveals that speeding contributed to 32.9 percent of San Diego’s rollover car accidents in 2023. The faster a vehicle moves, the more likely it is that its tires can lose traction with the road surface. The less stable the vehicle is, the more likely it is that the vehicle will roll.

Improper Turning

Vehicles, especially those with high centers of gravity, are susceptible to rollovers when they’re turned. Drivers who make turns at high speeds or without slowing down are more likely to experience a rollover. In 2023, improper turns were a factor in 32.03 percent of all rollover collisions in San Diego.

Unsafe Lane Changes

If drivers are distracted or fail to check their blind spots, they might attempt to change lanes and not notice that there’s already a vehicle in the adjacent lane. The driver may then attempt to swerve back to their original lane. This sharp, sudden maneuver can apply considerable sideways force on their vehicle, causing it to roll. Alternatively, a vehicle might roll if the driver clips a curb or another vehicle next to them when changing lanes. Data from the Office of Traffic Safety indicates that unsafe lane changes played a part in 5.63 percent of San Diego rollovers.

Drug and Alcohol Use

Drugs and alcohol limit a driver’s ability to recognize changes in traffic and reduce reaction times. Drivers who are intoxicated might have a delayed reaction and hit the brakes or attempt to swerve to avoid a collision, ultimately causing their vehicle to roll over. In San Diego, 9 percent of vehicle rollover accidents involve a drunk or otherwise intoxicated motorist.

Singleton Schreiber Can Help You Get Compensation For Your Catastrophic Rollover Accident Injuries

Rollover accidents aren’t the most common type of collision, but they have the potential to inflict life-changing, often fatal, injuries when they do. 

At Singleton Schreiber, we advocate for rollover accident victims in San Diego who’ve suffered:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Amputation injuries
• Severe burn injuries
• Crush injuries
• Nerve damage
• Chest injuries
• Leg injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Soft tissue injuries
• Bone fractures
• Catastrophic injuries
• Wrongful death of loved ones

You can seek compensation through a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company and/or a civil car accident lawsuit, depending on the extent of your injuries and what your rollover injury claim is worth.

Our personal injury attorneys in San Diego will investigate the rollover, gather relevant evidence, and work hand-in-hand with experts as we build your case and work to get you the top-dollar financial award for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. If the defense refuses to make a fair settlement offer, they’ll have to go up against our respected California civil trial attorneys in court, where we’ll be ready to argue your case passionately before a jury. 

You’ll only have a limited time to file a rollover accident claim in San Diego. If you miss the two-year statute of limitations, you lose the right to get compensation. So, don’t hesitate to call our San Diego car accident attorneys to schedule a free consultation to discuss your rollover claim today.