Head-on collisions are rare, but when they occur, they can be deadly. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), head-on crashes only accounted for 3.5 percent of all crashes in 2018. However, of fatal crashes that year, head-on collisions caused nearly 30 percent of fatalities, second to angle collisions.
Head-on collisions tend to be deadlier than other types of car accidents because of the force of impact each vehicle brings to the collision. If a driver does not have enough time to swerve out of the way and avoid the collision, the consequences could result in severe injury or death.
If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a head-on collision in Arlington Heights, you could hire a lawyer to help you pursue compensation from the driver who caused your accident. An Arlington Heights head-on collisions lawyer from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm can help you investigate who might be the liable party in your accident, including whether there might be more than one liable party. If your accident led to the death of a loved one, your lawyer could also help you pursue a wrongful death lawsuit.
Call our law firm today for a free consultation about your case. You can speak with one of our representatives about how your accident occurred and how it affected your life afterward. Call us now at (800) 223-5115.
Negligent Driving Behaviors and Poor Road Conditions May Cause
Head-On Collisions
Generally, some form of human error causes most car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), driver error caused 94 percent of crashes. Vehicle failure, environmental factors, and unknown reasons factored the remaining 6 percent of crashes.
Causes for head-on collisions, specifically, may include:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Texting while driving
- Driving while fatigued
- Inclement weather, e.g., fog, snow, or heavy rain
- Driving in the wrong direction on a roadway
- Poor road conditions
- Trying to pass another vehicle on a two-way roadway without checking for oncoming traffic
- Distracted driving, e.g., talking to passengers, checking GPS, picking up an object from the back
- Poor lighting in the roadway
- Senior drivers
Many of the causes listed involve negligence, which a lawyer can use at the basis of their argument for why you deserve compensation for your injuries and losses. All drivers owe a duty of care to others on the roadway, and when they breach this duty by acting negligently or carelessly, they can be held liable for the damages they cause others to suffer.
That being said, it may not always be apparent how a head-on collision occurred, depending on the severity of the wreckage the collision caused. You can work with an Arlington Heights head-on collisions lawyer from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm to help investigate who might be liable for your accident.
In these situations, a lawyer may bring in a forensic engineer or accident reconstruction specialist to observe the accident scene (or photos of it) to determine who is at fault. Their expert testimony could serve as supporting evidence for your claim or lawsuit.
Call today to schedule a free consultation with a Pintas & Mullins Law Firm team member. You can share the details of your accident, and we can offer guidance as you consider your next steps.
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A Lawyer Can Help You Fight for Compensation Awards
Beyond physical injuries, head-on collisions victims might incur other forms of damages. Most damages can fall under one of two categories: economic or noneconomic losses. You can work with your lawyer to determine the value of your losses and pursue compensation awards to recover those costs.
Economic Losses
Economic losses involve any instance when you lost or had to spend money because of your injuries or car accident. These losses have a monetary amount that you can prove using evidence like receipts, invoice statements, salary history, and other payment records. Your lawyer may help you collect awards for:
- Medical expenses, e.g., emergency room treatment, surgeries, doctor’s appointments
- Rehabilitation costs
- Property damage
- Rental car fees if you needed to have your vehicle repaired
- Vehicle replacement costs if your vehicle was totaled
- Medical equipment expenses, e.g., wheelchair, crutches, neck braces
- Lost income, both past and future
- Lost earning capacity
Noneconomic Losses
Noneconomic losses generally cover your physical and emotional damages from the head-on collision. These losses do not have a definite value but can still be calculated as part of your overall losses. Your lawyer may help you collect awards for:
- Pain and suffering
- Physical disfigurement or scarring
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Mental anguish and emotional pain
- Loss of quality of life
Losses Related to Wrongful Death
If you lost a loved one in a head-on collision and qualify for a wrongful death lawsuit, you may pursue awards in relation to the losses you experienced after their death. You may collect awards for:
- Funeral and burial or cremation expenses
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of parental guidance
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Check the Statute of Limitations in Your State
If you decide to pursue a lawsuit against the driver who caused your head-on collision, you will need to comply with the statute of limitations of your state. Each state has a deadline for filing personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits, so you may need to check with your lawyer about whether you are still eligible to file a lawsuit.
If you do not file your suit on time, you may lose your right to collect compensation from the at-fault party or parties. Your legal team can keep track of the statutory deadline while trying to negotiate a settlement for you and take appropriate legal action when necessary to file your lawsuit on time.
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Call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm Today to Get Started on Your Case
If you suffered an injury in a head-on collision in Arlington Heights because of a negligent driver, Pintas & Mullins Law Firm wants to work on your case and help you get the compensation you are entitled to receive. An Arlington Heights head-on collisions lawyer from our firm can review your case and begin collecting evidence from you and other resources.
Call (800) 223-5115 today to speak with one of our team members, and we can get started working on your case. We do not shy away from tough cases. Our goal is to make sure you do not suffer further injuries and losses and that your damages get paid for by the person who caused them.
Our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, so you do not owe any attorney’s fees unless we win your case. You do not have to worry about paying anything upfront, and our fee comes out of your settlement at the end. Call now to get started.
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