Rollover Truck Accidents- Causes and Liability

Rollovers are one of the worst kinds of truck accidents. These accidents occur when something causes trucks’ wheels to lose contact with the road. These accidents can cause several chain-reaction collisions that can cause serious injuries to many other motorists on the road.

Causes of rollover truck accidents

Speeding: Speeding is one of the top causes of rollover truck accidents. These happen when truck drivers operate under tight deadlines and exceed speed limits.

Turning too quickly: Rollover truck accidents happen when truck drivers make an abrupt change in steering to avoid other vehicles or obstacles on the road. The faster trucks turn, the higher the risks they face.

Improperly loaded cargo's: When trucks are improperly loaded with cargo's, they can tip over while making turns and cause serious injuries.

Driver errors: Driving while ill or tired or impaired,as well as distracted driving, such as driving while using mobile phones or reaching for drinks or the radio controls, are other causes of rollover truck accidents.

Manufacturing defects: Defectively manufactured parts, such as tire blowouts, brake failures or problems with the steering or coupling systems can cause accidents. 

Who is liable for rollover truck accidents?

Parties that may be held liable for rollover truck accidents include:

Truck drivers: If accidents occur because of drivers’ errors, they may be held liable.

Manufacturers or maintenance team: If defective tires or poor maintenance cause the accidents, manufacturers or maintenance teams can be held liable.

Cargo loading company: If cargo's are not loaded properly, the cargo loading companies in question can be held liable.

Municipalities: If accidents occur because of dangerous road conditions, municipalities may be held liable for the injuries.