Catastrophic Injury from Rollover & Ejection Auto Accidents

Rollover accidents are some of the most serious kinds of car crashes with the highest fatality rates. In fact, each year more than 10,000 people are killed in rollover crashes. Those who are fortunate enough to survive a rollover crash often emerge with catastrophic injuries. While certain vehicles are more prone to rollover than others – such as SUVs and light trucks – any vehicle is susceptible. The most common type of rollover crash involves a single vehicle where the driver loses control on an icy road or uneven road surface, runs into a curb, or crashes into a stationary object or another vehicle.

Injuries from rollover crashes

In rollover crashes when an occupant gets ejected from the vehicle, the injuries can be catastrophic. All of following injuries are typical of a catastrophic event:

• Permanent scarring or disfigurement
• Broken bones
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injury
• Head and neck injuries
• Loss of limb
• Damage to internal organs

Compensation for catastrophic injuries

A catastrophic injury is one from which the injured person never fully recovers. The lasting impact of the injury could be so severe that the individual might not be able to return to work. An example of a catastrophic injury from a rollover accident might include a spinal cord injury that leaves an individual paralyzed or a severe brain injury that causes a persistent vegetative state. It might also include third-degree burns over a significant portion of a person’s body causing disfigurement and disability.

It takes a lot of time, money, and diligence to care for a person with these kinds of injuries. This might include retrofitting the injured person’s home to install a wheelchair ramp, widening doorways, bringing in a hospital bed, and hiring around-the-clock professionals to care for the injured person. Another option might be to move the injured person to a residential care facility that can provide professional nursing care.

Injury attorneys work with a wide range of professionals and specialists to develop a comprehensive plan that will provide for the injured person’s needs for the rest of their lives.

Damages for victims of catastrophic injuries

The financial needs of any person suffering from a catastrophic injury are tremendous. Those expenses might include any or all of the following:

• Medical expenses (current and future)
• Lost income
• Disability
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life

When you are left with a catastrophic injury after a car crash caused by the negligence of another, it is so important that you look to the right place for help. Without an experienced Memphis auto accident attorney by your side, you risk being wronged twice – once by the negligent driver and once by an insurance company.

At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, we discuss your case with you and offer personalized legal advice based on the specifics of your case. If you have suffered an injury, catastrophic or otherwise, due to the negligence of another, you are encouraged to contact us at 901-680-9777 today or fill out our contact form to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced auto accident attorneys in Memphis or Jackson. We want to help you get on the road to recovery right away.