What To Do If You Experience A Car Rollover Accident

Rollover accidents are more complex than other auto accidents. This is partly because they’re severe. While there are less than 3% of rollover accidents every year, they account for more than 34% of automobile deaths. Rollovers are sometimes due to manufacturing defects in the tires or part. If you unfortunately involved in a rollover, here is what you need to know.

Here’s what to do in a car rollover accident.

Be Ready
If your car starts to tip and you think you’re about to roll over, take your feet off the pedals to avoid breaking your ankles. Let go of the steering wheel, cross your arms over your chest and press your body tightly into the seat. Don’t lean forward when the car rolls. This increase the chances of injuring your head and your arms.

Stay Calm
When the car stops rolling, press your feet against the floor to steady your body. Check yourself and any passengers for injuries. Take some deep breaths to calm yourself. If someone is hurt, call 911 ASAP.

Cut Off the Engine
If your car is upside-down, cut off your engine ASAP and begin your exit plan.

Getting Out the Vehicle
If you’re upside-down and you’re not hurt, reach for the ceiling. Brace yourself with one hand while steadying your feet on the floor and unclasp your seat belt. Do it very cautiously. This is when the most injuries after a rollover accident happen. Examine your windows to see if you can exit and do so. If the structure of your vehicle is still in good condition, the door could open.

If not, you will have to try to roll down your window or break it to make an escape route. Once you get out, help out the other people in your car. Get as far away from the vehicle as possible. There could be a gas leak which will cause an explosion.

Stay Out of Traffic
Many individuals have survived rollover accident and then have been injured or killed by walking into traffic afterward. Stay out of the street and road and far away from traffic. Wait on the shoulder until help arrives.

If you’ve been in a rollover accident, contact a towing company.

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