Rollover Accident Kills 2 Teenagers

Any type of car accident in Phoenix or in the Valley can have tragic results, whether it is a rear-end collision, a T-bone crash, or a head-on impact. One of the most deadly types of car accidents occurs when one or more vehicles involved roll over one or more times. While advances in the designs of passenger cars have focused on safety in recent decades, little innovation has been directed at the roof of a car and its involvement in a rollover, meaning that common safety features may not prevent injuries in these cases. Rollover accidents are also more likely to lead to the ejection of drivers and passengers involved, an instance that almost always causes injuries.

Victims of car accidents may not know where to turn. What options for relief are available to them, and can they make a financial recovery to cover their losses? These are some common questions asked of personal injury lawyers by those who have been hurt in a collision and, perhaps surprisingly, can vary depend on the specific facts involved in any instance. Many victims have valid civil claims and can pursue relief regardless of whether they were a driver or a passenger or even if they were injured in a hit-and-run accident so consulting with a lawyer may be beneficial if a collision has affected your life.

On Thursday evening, a single vehicle collision occurred outside Maricopa and claimed the lives of two young teens. Officials in Pinal County have reported that a 23-year-old male was driving a pickup truck on a dirt road when the driver lost control of the vehicle, leading to a rollover collision. Two young teens, ages 15 and 14, were inside the truck at the time of the crash and both were ejected when the vehicle began to roll. Unfortunately, both of the teens were killed in the accident and were pronounced dead while still at the scene.

The driver reportedly was on farm land at the time of the crash and authorities suspect that excessive speed may have been a factor. They are still investigating at this time and it is not clear what charges the driver will face, though officials have confirmed that charges are pending at this time.

The driver survived the collision but was left injured and in serious condition. Emergency crews at the scene transported the man to an area hospital for treatment where his current condition is not known.

If you have been involved in a rollover collision or another type of car accident while in Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale, Chandler, or elsewhere in Maricopa County, you may have a valid claim for relief and you may be entitled to financial compensation. The personal injury lawyers at Abels & Annes, P.C. have helped many victims with their claims and if you have been hurt, we want to help you as well.

We offer a free case consultation to those who call us toll free at (855) PHX-LAWYER or locally at (602) 819-5191 and we have a lawyer standing by 24 hours a day, seven days a week to take your call. Be aware that while you may have rights, they must be protected and you must seek relief within a time period specified by Arizona law, so do not hesitate; call Abels & Annes, P.C. today and let us help you walk a path toward a physical, financial, and emotional recovery.

Prior Blog Entry:

Car Crash in Phoenix Injures 3, Phoenix Injury Lawyer Blog, published December 26, 2014.

Resource:

2 teens killed in Christmas Day rollover in Maricopa, by Steve Stout, CBS5AZ.com, published December 29, 2014.