8-Year-Old Girl Suffers Head Injuries in Interstate 780 Rollover Accident
VALLEJO - A San Francisco rollover crash on Interstate 780 that occurred on the night of Wednesday, March 16, 2011, has left an 8-year-old Benicia girl with moderate-to-serious head injuries and her mother, the driver, with moderate injuries. The Oakland Tribune reports that the mother and daughter were heading west on I-780 when the mother lost control of the vehicle, causing it to swerve and roll over at approximately 6:18 p.m.
A California Highway Patrol Officer (CHP) stated that after rolling over twice, the vehicle came to a stop on its roof, perpendicular to the road. The mother apparently let emergency personnel know that she and her daughter were both wearing their seat belts. However, the mother said that the young girl was flung into the front seat during the collision.
While the events leading up to the rollover accident are still being examined, investigators may evaluate whether dangerous roadways, distracted driving, or a form of negligence contributed to the crash. Some vehicles, such as SUVs, are more likely to rollover than others due to having a higher center of gravity. Although manufacturers of these vehicles are aware of certain rollover risks presented by poor design and crashworthiness flaws, they are still placed on the market.
Rollover accidents can cause serious injuries, especially if a vehicle occupant is ejected from the vehicle or if the roof of the vehicle is crushed in after rolling over one or multiple times. San Francisco rollover accident lawyers are highly familiar with the best tactics for preserving auto accident evidence and devising reconstruction of a crash. With a skilled attorney on your side, you can focus on healing from your injuries or caring for an injured loved one while a strong and effective case is built on your behalf.
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