If you or someone you love has been involved in a truck rollover accident, we know this isn’t just another case – it’s your life turned upside down.
At Los Justicieros, we have helped Californians recover emotionally, physically, and financially from devastating truck rollover crashes since 2012. Our founder, Payton Kashani, has been recognized as one of the top 10 personal injury lawyers in California – and our firm has earned national recognition as one of the fastest-growing in the U.S. by LawFirm500.
When you’re going up against large trucking companies and their legal teams, you deserve a partner who understands trucking law inside and out.
Common Causes of Truck Rollover Accidents
Truck rollover accidents happen fast, and the consequences can be catastrophic.
Rollover (or overturn) occurs when a truck’s center of gravity shifts too far, causing it to tip and crash onto its side or roof. According to the FMCSA, over 1,300 cargo tank rollovers are reported each year in the U.S. – that’s nearly four rollover accidents per day. While rollovers only account for about 2% of all trucking accidents in the United States, they’re responsible for over 4% of all fatal truck accidents.
Due to the size and weight of commercial trucks, rollover accidents are extremely serious incidents. All truck drivers should be aware of the causes of rollovers and study how to prevent them.
In fact, the FMCSA’s Rollover Prevention Report found that 78% of rollovers involve driver error. Here are the most common causes of truck rollovers:
- Speeding: Nearly 28% of all rollover crashes involved speeding. Taking a curve too fast or misjudging braking distance can cause loss of control.
- Driver inattention or fatigue: In 90% of rollover crashes, the truck rollover wasn’t the first event – it was triggered by other drivers, drifting, truck driver fatigue or lack of awareness.
- Improper evasive maneuvers: Sudden swerves or overcorrections accounted for 5–10% of rollovers.
- Brake defects: In 54% of rollover cases, faulty brakes were involved, making maintenance a liability issue.
- Driver experience: Over 38% of rollovers involved truck drivers with over 10 years of experience, proving even seasoned drivers can make critical errors.
- Improper cargo loading: Shifting or top-heavy cargo increases the risk of tipping, especially on inclines or sharp turns.
How To Start a Lawsuit
If you’ve been injured in a truck rollover accident, you should know that commercial trucking companies (and their insurers) are backed by seasoned legal teams trained to minimize payouts. Failing to act decisively could cost you the justice and compensation you’re entitled to. Without experienced legal representation on your side, you risk having your claim downplayed or being offered a lowball settlement.
At Los Justicieros, we fight for what you deserve.
We work on a no-win-no-fee basis – which means no upfront cost to you. Any attorney fees are recovered from the trucking company as part of your settlement or court award.
Here’s how you get started:
- Schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
- Talk through your experience so we can explain what to expect and determine the strength of your case.
- We’ll help gather evidence – from accident reports and medical bills to driver logs and company records.
- We build and present your case, seeking a fair settlement that covers your medical costs, lost income, and emotional trauma.
In many cases, liability will be obvious and the trucking company will settle the case almost immediately. But if they refuse, we take your case to court – and fight for the compensation you deserve.
