Rollover crashes are rare compared to other crash types, but they’re disproportionately deadly. Rollover crashes account for 28% of all passenger vehicle occupant deaths, and nearly three-quarters of fatal rollovers happen on rural roads with speed limits of 55 miles per hour or higher, the kind of highway driving common on the roads in and around Colorado Springs.
When a rollover happens, victims are often left with spinal damage, traumatic brain injuries, or crush injuries requiring months or years of treatment. Because rollovers happen fast and look chaotic at the scene, insurance companies often try to pin the blame on the driver, even when a defective tire, an unsafe road, or another driver’s negligence actually caused the crash.
Is the insurance company blaming you for a crash that wasn’t your fault? Are you facing injuries that will affect you for years while an adjuster offers a fraction of what you need? None of that is fair, and it’s not something you should have to sort out alone.
Pointing to the initial police report before a full investigation is complete
Suggesting the driver overcorrected or was speeding, before vehicle or road factors are examined
Offering an early settlement before the full extent of injuries is known
At Schofield & Green Law, we don’t assume. Many firms settle quickly and move on, but we take the opposite approach: we investigate every angle of a rollover crash, working with accident reconstruction experts when necessary, then build the case around what we find.
There’s no set formula, and we don’t promise an outcome before we’ve investigated. We won’t settle for less than a full accounting of what your rollover has actually cost you.
Lori brings more than 25 years of personal injury and insurance defense experience to the team. Her background on the defense side means she knows firsthand how insurers evaluate rollover claims and where they look to shift fault onto the driver.
Under Colorado’s modified comparative fault rule, C.R.S. § 13-21-111, you can still recover damages if you’re not more than 50 percent at fault. Insurance companies frequently try to blame rollover victims for overcorrecting or driving too fast, so having an attorney who understands vehicle dynamics matters more in these cases than in a typical fender bender.
Most vehicle accident claims must be filed within three years under C.R.S. § 13-80-101. Waiting too long to investigate a rollover can also mean losing access to evidence like vehicle black box data, which is often erased or overwritten within weeks of a crash.
Yes, if a vehicle defect, poor road design, or another driver’s actions caused your vehicle to leave the road or lose control. A single-vehicle rollover doesn’t automatically mean no one else is at fault, and an investigation often reveals contributing causes that weren’t obvious at the scene.
Police reports are a starting point, not the final word. Vehicle dynamics in a rollover are complex, and an independent investigation, including accident reconstruction, often reveals contributing factors an officer at the scene wouldn’t have had the time or resources to identify.
Most vehicle accident claims must be filed within three years under C.R.S. § 13-80-101. If a defective vehicle or tire contributed to your crash, additional deadlines and legal considerations may apply, so it’s best to consult an attorney as soon as possible after the accident.
No. While SUVs and pickups have a higher rollover risk due to their center of gravity, any vehicle can roll over under the right conditions, including passenger cars, especially at higher speeds or on poorly maintained roads.
Schofield & Green Law investigates rollover accidents thoroughly, holds every responsible party accountable, and fights for compensation that reflects the true impact of your injuries. You pay nothing unless we win.
