Truck rollovers in Tulsa, OK can cause serious injuries and major property damage. If you or a loved one was hurt in a rollover, you need a skilled legal team to help you get full, fair compensation. At Cain Law, we work hard to recover the most for our clients and stand up to large trucking companies.
In pain? Call Cain today for a free, no-obligation consultation with a Tulsa truck accident lawyer. Your case review is fully confidential, and you pay no attorney fees unless we successfully resolve your matter.
How Cain Law Rebuilds What Happened in a Tulsa Truck Rollover Case
At Cain Law, our skill at accident reconstruction and litigation has helped us secure over $250 million on behalf of our deserving clients, including the following:
- A $3.7 million wrongful death settlement in a case involving a semi crash
- Over $3 million for two family members who suffered severe injuries when their car was hit by a semi-truck that ran a red light
- A $1.7 million settlement for a client who suffered a mild TBI in a collision with a commercial vehicle
Our past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. However, they speak to what we can achieve on behalf of our clients, one of whom had this to say about working with Cain Law:
“I worked with Cameron Torres, and he was amazing. He was very communicative throughout the entire process and fought for me to get what we both felt I was owed. From the beginning, he investigated to make sure nothing was left unturned. If you’re looking for an attorney, he’s your guy.”
– Shaunte Cooley
When you come to Cain Law for help after a truck rollover accident in Tulsa, you can expect us to do the following:
- Deploy our rapid-response team of experts to investigate the crash while critical evidence is still fresh
- Connect you with respected healthcare providers to help you get the medical treatment you need
- Identify what caused the accident and everyone who may be to blame for it
- Determine the extent of available insurance coverage and other sources of compensation
- Work with medical and vocational experts to understand your current and future financial needs
- Negotiate aggressively for a settlement that accurately reflects the fair value of your case
- Take your case to trial if the at-fault parties will not pay you what they owe you
Not only is your initial consultation free, but we will not charge you a fee unless we win your case. Contact us today to get started.
Why Large Trucks Are More Likely to Roll Over Than Smaller Vehicles
Large trucks are more likely to roll over than smaller vehicles because their centers of gravity are much higher. For example, SUVs are more likely to overturn than cars for the same reason, and a commercial truck is about twice as tall as a full-size SUV. As a result, it takes less force to tip a truck over than a car.
One study found that about 9% of all large truck crashes involved a rollover. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that a rollover is the first harmful event in about 2% of all large truck crashes and 4% of fatal accidents involving large trucks.
What Can Cause a Truck to Tip or Overturn?
Some of the most common causes of semi-truck rollover accidents include the following:
- Excessive Speed – A truck’s high center of gravity makes it more likely to tip when the driver travels too fast for conditions, especially while navigating a turn.
- Sudden Steering Corrections – Swerving to avoid a hazard can cause the truck’s trailer to swing and tip.
- Cargo Shifts – Improperly loaded cargo can shift during transit, suddenly changing the truck’s balance and pulling it to the side.
- Brake Failures – Worn or unbalanced brakes can cause the truck to pull to one side when the driver applies the brakes or prevent the driver from slowing down before a hazard.
- Tire Failures – Tire blowouts can cause the truck to swerve suddenly and uncontrollably, creating dangerous centripetal forces.
Cain Law’s rapid response team can spring into action after a rollover to investigate what happened before the trucking company can cover its tracks. We’ll look for evidence such as the following:
- Truck event data recorder information
- The driver’s electronic logging device records
- Cargo loading and securement records
- Weight tickets and bills of lading
- Truck maintenance records
- Driver qualification and training files
- Cellphone and GPS data
- Witness testimony
- Skid marks, tire marks, and roadway evidence
What If the Rollover Caused a Multi-Vehicle Crash?
Rollover accidents get more complicated when more than one vehicle is involved, as several parties might share responsibility. Under Oklahoma law, each party is only responsible for their share of the fault. For example, if a trucking company is 40 percent at fault for a rollover that caused $200,000 in losses, it would only be responsible for paying $80,000. To get maximum compensation, your attorney will need to identify all other at-fault parties.
Another challenge arises when several people are injured in the same rollover crash. Multiple people with severe injuries can quickly exhaust the truck’s insurance policy. Tulsa truck rollover accident attorneys can determine whether additional sources of compensation exist, such as the trucking company’s assets or an excess liability insurance policy.
Contact a Tulsa Truck Rollover Accident Lawyer Today
In pain? Call Cain. We’re committed to helping truck accident victims obtain full financial recovery, and we’re not afraid to take on big trucking companies. Contact us today for a free consultation with a Tulsa truck accident lawyer, and let’s get started on your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are answers to some of the questions our rollover truck crash lawyers are asked most often.
What Makes a Rollover Semi Truck Accident Different from Other Truck Crashes?
Rollover accidents require a unique investigative approach because they can involve liability from multiple parties and are more likely to cause serious injury, so we need to identify and pursue all available forms of financial compensation. However, they are similar to other truck accidents in the types of accident-related injuries and who might be responsible.
Can Cargo Shift Cause a Truck Rollover?
Yes, a sudden change in a truck’s weight distribution can create enough rotational force to cause it to overturn.
Can Brake or Tire Problems Lead to a Rollover?
Yes. Brakes that do not apply pressure evenly across all wheels can trip the truck, while a tire blowout can cause a loss of control and send the vehicle onto its side.
Should the Truck Be Inspected After a Rollover Crash?
Any truck involved in a serious crash should be inspected afterward, as that can identify vehicle problems that contributed to the crash. For example, an inspection of a rollover might find that worn brakes made the truck prone to overturning. Reviewing the vehicle’s electronic control module (EDM) or event data recorder (EDR) could show that the truck was speeding when it entered a curve and overturned.