Texas Accident & Injury News
Rollover accidents are among the deadliest kinds of accidents in the nation.
Rollover Accident in Far West Bexar County Leaves Driver Hospitalized
According to a KSAT News report, a person was taken to the hospital after rolling their vehicle early Tuesday morning.
Police reported the accident occurred at around 12:30 AM on June 25th, on the 14640 block of Potranco Road near Highway 211. The sheriff’s office arrived at the location of the accident but was unable to locate the driver. After searching the area on foot and using an Eagle, SAPD, and a K-9 unit to assist in the search, they located the driver in a wooded area near the crash site at around 3 AM. The driver was taken to the hospital in unknown condition. The cause of the accident was unclear, but no other vehicles appeared to be involved, and no one else was injured. The investigation is ongoing.
Did You Know?
Rollover crashes constitute roughly one-fifth of all fatal crashes nationwide.
What to Do After a Rollover Accident in San Antonio
If there’s one thing you don’t want to happen in an auto accident, it’s a rollover.
A rollover occurs when a vehicle tips over on its side or its roof. There are many reasons why this happens, but common contributing factors include speeding, distracted driving, side-impact collisions, and road debris. If you find yourself in a rollover accident, it’s critical that you know what to do to protect your claim and your life.
Steps to Take After a Rollover Accident
Rollover accidents often end in severe injury. It’s imperative that you prepare beforehand by learning these steps:
- Assess Yourself and Passengers for Injuries — Keep movement to a minimum if you injured your back, head, or neck. Use first aid to stop bleeding while you wait for emergency assistance. Don’t move anyone who is too injured to move unless their life is in immediate danger, as this could worsen their injuries.
- Exit the Vehicle — If you and your passengers are not too injured, exit the vehicle and move at least 100 feet away. Flipped-over vehicles are more prone to fires and/or explosions. Make sure you stay near the scene and are visible to emergency personnel.
- Call 9-1-1 — Immediately seek medical attention for your injuries. Responding officers will make an accident report as well, which is often required for insurance claims.
- Exchange Information — This will likely be facilitated by the responding officer.
- Record the Scene — Critical evidence includes photos and/or videos of the scene, damage to the vehicles, and any visible injuries. If you are unable to gather evidence, ask someone to do it for you if anyone is available. Police will also document the scene.
- Contact Your Insurance — Reporting the accident as soon as you can is important to protect your claim. Remember not to admit fault or say that you are OK to the insurance company.
Injured in a Rollover Accident in San Antonio? Call Carabin Shaw.
Rollover accidents are terrifying experiences for anyone in San Antonio.
If you were seriously hurt or lost a loved one in a rollover accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to significant compensation for things like:
- Ambulance Costs,
- ER Treatment,
- Medical Bills,
- Ongoing Care,
- TBI,
- Disfigurement,
- Trauma/PTSD,
- Loss of Earning Capacity/Missed Work,
- Wrongful Death,
- And More.
Carabin Shaw will help you find out if your case qualifies for free. Schedule your free case evaluation with a Carabin Shaw auto accident attorney at 800-862-1260 today. We’ve put our clients first for 30 years because we care. We look forward to serving you.
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