Serious Injuries Related to SUV Rollover Crashes
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One of the more serious types of accidents to be injured in is an SUV rollover crash. These types of accidents often lead to individuals being crushed or pinned, resulting in severe injuries.
The causes of an SUV rollover accident vary but many times it is because of design flaws such as tread separation in the tires, a weak roof and instability of the vehicle. Sometimes an SUV rollover is simply caused by sharply swerving to avoid hitting another vehicle. An SUV's sheer size makes them more prone to be involved in a rollover crash.
Common Injuries in an SUV Rollover Crash
One of the more common injuries to sustain in an SUV rollover crash is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Sudden trauma to the brain, which can happen if a victim is thrown from the vehicle or is pinned underneath the SUV, can result in a TBI.
Additionally, an individual may receive a TBI if an object goes through the skull into the brain's tissue. The risk of this happening in an SUV rollover accident is high, especially if the victim ends up underneath the vehicle.
Sometimes a TBI is minor and results in a concussion but other times it is much more severe and may lead to permanent, irreversible brain damage or even death.
Another common injury in an SUV rollover crash is a spinal cord injury. The spinal cord may be damaged or severed. Serious spinal cord injuries can lead to permanent paralysis, depending on the level of the injury.
In addition, there are further complications that can arise from a spinal cord injury such as:
• chronic pain;
• respiratory difficulties;
• bladder/bowel dysfunction;
• low blood pressure; and
• sexual dysfunction.
Other serious common injuries that may be suffered from an SUV rollover crash include damage to the back, limbs, neck and internal organs. The effects of these types of injuries may result in the need for surgery. Not only does an injured party suffer physically and financially but they may also suffer emotionally.
Compensation after an SUV Rollover Crash
The traumatic effects of being injured in an SUV rollover accident will likely lead to expensive hospital and medical bills. If long-term care is necessary, rehabilitation and other treatment may only add to the financial burden.
In the event your SUV rollover crash was the result of a design defect, these damages may be recoverable through an Illinois product liability claim. In other cases, another motorist's negligence may have caused your SUV rollover crash, in which case an Illinois personal injury claim is appropriate.
To know for sure how to proceed, you'll want to talk with an experienced and knowledgeable Chicago accident attorney who will investigate your SUV rollover crash to determine your best course of action in seeking compensation.
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