Rollover crashes are among the most dangerous collision types on Arizona highways — they account for a disproportionate share of serious injuries and fatalities relative to other crash types. If you were hurt in a rollover, the cause matters for your claim: driver error, vehicle defect, road design, or some combination of all three.
What causes rollovers and who's liable
Driver negligence — excessive speed especially in curves, abrupt steering inputs, driving while impaired — is the most common cause. The at-fault driver's liability insurance is the starting point. If a tire blowout or vehicle defect caused or contributed to the rollover, a product liability claim against the manufacturer may be available alongside the negligence claim. If a road design defect — a blind curve without adequate signage, insufficient guardrails, road edge drop-offs — was a contributing factor, the government entity responsible for that road may share liability. Claims against government bodies require a Notice of Claim within 180 days (A.R.S. § 12-821.01).
Arizona's pure comparative fault rule (A.R.S. § 12-2505) means multiple parties can share liability, and your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. See our post on Arizona comparative negligence law.
What a rollover accident claim can recover
Medical expenses past and future, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life are all recoverable. Rollover crashes frequently produce spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and chest trauma — injuries with significant long-term costs that are often the dominant component of a serious rollover claim.
The filing deadline
Arizona gives most personal injury victims two years from the accident date (A.R.S. § 12-542). Cases involving government roads require a Notice of Claim within 180 days. See our post on the Arizona personal injury statute of limitations.
Our car accident attorneys handle rollover claims throughout Arizona on a contingency fee basis. No fee unless we win. Call (480) 418-SHER (7437) or reach out online.