As Gila Bend rollover accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about the 10 people who were injured in a crash on Interstate 8 on Friday afternoon, January 6, 2012, according to news reports published in the Tucson Citizen. The vehicle was traveling westbound when it rolled over, and police are still unclear about what caused it to roll. One woman had to be airlifted with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the other passengers experienced minor injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in the crash, and we wish them a full recovery.
Causes of This Gila Bend Rollover Accident
It is not immediately clear what caused this Gila Bend rollover accident, but we have seen many crashes occur because of debris in the road, recent faulty repairs on tires and other car parts, as well as sideswipe incidents. Debris in the road could cause the driver to swerve and lose control, and the same could happen if another driver sideswiped the vehicle or swerved into its lane. Faulty repairs could lead to tire or other part failure, which could cause something as serious as a rollover crash.
Gila Bend Rollover Accident Statistics
There were 20 Gila Bend car accidents in 2010 resulting in one death and nine injuries, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). It is unclear how many of those were Gila Bend rollover accidents. There were nearly 15,000 sideswipe incidents in Arizona that same year.
Contact a Gila Bend Rollover Accident Injury Lawyer
An experienced Gila Bend rollover accident injury lawyer knows how to investigate cases like this to determine who or what was at-fault for the accident. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has represented clients who are seriously injured by drivers who make poor decisions and cause significant accidents. For a complimentary consultation on your car accident case, call today.
