The Register-Herald reported that a tractor trailer and a pickup truck collided on the West Virginia Turnpike near Ghent, West Virginia. The article is here. The truck apparently rolled in the collision and one person was injured. The story did not state who the police found at fault for the accident. Although not many facts are provided about this case in the article, it appears that the accident is a hybrid rollover/18 wheeler type of incident.
WV Rollover Accident
In a rollover accident, facts and evidence about how and why the truck rolled during the accident will be critical in a legal proceeding. SUV rollover accidents and deaths are increasing with the popularity of Sport Utility Vehicles. Studies by the NHTSA and Consumer Reports have shown that SUVs are more prone to rollover type accidents than normal cars. An SUV is more likely to rollover in an accident due to the higher center of gravity, load carried, and number of people in the SUV.
Because many trucks that are on the road were built on an SUV chassis or the SUV was built on the truck chassis, there could be potential liability for the manufacturer of the truck if it can be proved that the truck was defective and the defect lead to the rollover accident.
For more information about rollover accident cases, contact a WV rollover accident lawyer from Rist Law Offices by calling toll free (866) 982-5299.
WV Truck Accident | WV 18 Wheeler Accident
The other side of this case involves an 18 wheeler. When someone has been involved in an accident with an 18 wheeler, the case usually involves a catastrophic injury or wrongful death. It is critical to investigate these types of accidents shortly after they occur so that photographs of the scene of the accident, damages to the vehicles, and witness statements can be obtained by an independent investigator.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a WV tractor trailer accident, contact a WV tractor trailer accident lawyer from Rist Law Offices. We handle all WV 18 wheeler accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that we do not charge a fee until your case is settled or one in court. To speak to a lawyer about your case for free, call us at 866-982-5299.
