Rollovers | Roof Crushes

Thousands of people are injured or die in roof crush accidents due to vehicle rollovers. Victims of such accidents can find their lives in total disarray. Lost wages, medical bills, car repairs and suffering during the rehabilitation process can be physically, financially and emotionally draining.

Far too often, rollover accidents are the result of mechanical failures such as tire-tread defects or poor stability design. In such cases, victims of rollover accidents often find themselves fighting auto manufacturers and their entire team of attorneys. Victims who try to handle their cases alone may face lengthy delays, confusing paperwork and procedures, and unfulfilled obligations.

Even if a wreck is simply a matter of careless driving, the insurance company of the driver at fault may be responsible for the victim's medical bills, lost wages, car rentals, pain and suffering. It's imperative that victims of roof crush accidents know their rights and receive proper handling in dealing with the insurance company.

Enlisting Heygood, Orr & Pearson to handle a rollover or roof crush claim is beneficial because:

• We know the law, what victims legally deserve, and what insurance companies are required to provide.
• We can help victims complete and file all appropriate paperwork, avoiding costly mistakes and explaining everything in plain English.
• We will work with you throughout a trial, or until a settlement is reached.

If you or someone you care about has been in a rollover or roof crush accident, please fill out our Case Review Contact Form to the right on this page to find out what your case is worth.

Texas Jury Awards Men $1.5 Million in 18-Wheeler Truck Wreck Lawsuit
2/9/07 - CNN.com
An Ellis County jury has awarded two Austin men $1.5 million as compensation for injuries they received in an 18-wheeler wreck two years ago, attorneys for Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei announced today. (read more...)

Auto insurers play hardball in minor-crash claims
2/9/07 - CNN.com
If you are injured in a minor car crash, chances are good that you will be in the fight of your life to get the insurance company to pay all the medical costs you incur - even if the accident was no fault of your own. (read more...)

Dallas Jury Awards $174,114 to Driver of Rear-Ended Vehicle
1/11/07 - VerdictSearch
A Dallas County jury awarded $174,114 to the driver of a pickup truck that was struck by a tractor-trailer while the pickup truck was pulled over on the highway. (read more...)

Semi Truck Drivers Often Carry Rap Sheets
12/10/06 - The Dallas Morning News
Turner Yarbrough drove his 18-wheeler into Dallas one afternoon in August 2004, hauling a load of medical waste. A 15-year veteran of the road, he was a crack cocaine user with a long criminal record. (read more...)

18 Wheels and Countless Dangers
9/17/06 - The Dallas Morning News
Trucking companies often put non-English speakers, felons, addicts in driver's seat, but rarely take blame in fatal crashes. (read more...)