When vehicles collide head-on, the risk of injury may be greater than other accident types. In some cases, head-on collisions may cause death, as the collision between two vehicles traveling in opposite directions might cause severe strain on the body.
If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a head-on collision, or if your loved one passed away as a result of one, a Meaux head-on collisions lawyer may handle your insurance claim or lawsuit. Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (318) 777-7777 to find out how we may fight for the compensation you may be entitled to receive after a head-on car accident.
Head-On Collisions Can Be Severe
The Insurance Information Institute (III) notes that head-on collisions accounted for just over 10 percent of fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2017. Because of the potentially violent nature of head-on accidents, they may be overrepresented in terms of fatal accidents in any given year.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that head-on collisions “are more prevalent in rural areas,” a finding that is relevant to you if your accident occurred in Meaux, Louisiana.
Head-on collisions can be particularly dangerous. When drivers traveling in opposite directions strike each other, they may cause their cars’ momentum to stop while their bodies’ momentum continues forward. This may cause their bodies violent strain and may lead to:
- Their head striking the steering wheel
- Their head whipping back and forth violently, which may lead to head, neck, or spinal injury
- Them or their passenger ejecting from the vehicle, especially if they were not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision
A range of other injuries may result from a head-on collision, and the cost of treating those injuries might be expensive. You may be able to recover the costs of your medical bills and other accident-related losses if a lawyer secures a settlement or judgment on your behalf.
You May Receive Coverage for Your Losses
A lawsuit may be an option for you if you were in an accident that caused injuries or if your loved one was injured or killed because of a head-on collision. Your accident-related losses may be covered if your lawsuit results in a settlement, as the New York Times notes that many cases do. If your case does not end in a settlement, your lawyer may take it to trial to receive a judgment.
Some compensatory losses related to a head-on collision may include:
- Emergency transportation and care costs
- Hospitalization costs
- Rehabilitation costs
- Vehicle damage, which may lead to repair or replacement costs
- Mental anguish from the trauma of your accident
- Income lost while you are injured
- Long-term or permanent disability
- Changes in your mood, personality, and cognitive function
- Scarring or other types of disfigurement
- Costs related to the death of a loved one
You may experience both economic and non-economic damages because of a head-on collision. Your Meaux head-on collisions lawyer may calculate the cost of your losses and pursue compensation from whoever might be responsible for your accident.
Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (318) 777-7777 for a free consultation about how our team may fight for you.
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ClientYour Lawyer May Determine Liability for Your Head-On Collision
The American Bar Association (ABA) notes three legal standards that may be used to measure the liability for a head-on collision. These standards include:
- Negligence
- Intentional wrongdoing
- Strict liability
Unless a motorist intentionally struck your vehicle, negligence may be the legal standard your lawyer might use to prove the other motorist’s liability for your collision. Your lawyer may be able to show that a motorist is guilty of negligence by:
- Establishing that the motorist owed you a duty of care
- Proving that the motorist breached their duty of care to you in some way
- Establishing a link between the defendant’s breach of duty and the accident that caused your harm
After completing this sequence, your lawyer may list the losses you suffered because of the accident. In doing so, they may also show the link between the defendant’s negligence and your losses. If applicable to your case, they may make the case that other parties may be liable for your losses, such as an employer, a municipality, or a vehicle manufacturer.
Additional Responsibilities of a Lawyer
Proving liability for your accident can be a critical part of a lawyer’s duties, but it is not the only legal service they may provide you or your loved one. A lawyer may also:
- Answer your questions and address your concerns
- Devise the strategy for seeking compensation
- Determine the amount of compensation you might be entitled to receive
- Obtain evidence documenting your accident
- Document your losses, including your injuries and medical care
- Hire experts to recreate your accident
- Record witnesses’ testimonies
- Craft and file your lawsuit and any other paperwork related to your lawsuit
- Make any appearances that are necessary to complete your lawsuit
- Accompany you to any appearances you must make
- Counsel you throughout the legal process
- Negotiate a settlement on your behalf
Your lawyer may prepare to move forward with a trial if they are unable to negotiate a settlement that provides you fair compensation. Having a lawyer handle these responsibilities may help take some stress off your mind. Letting your lawyer handle these legal burdens may allow you more time and energy for your recovery.
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Being in a head-on collision may have left you with severe injuries and damages. A lawyer can take on the task of seeking compensation while you recover. Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (318) 777-7777 for more information about how a Meaux head-on collisions lawyer may help you pursue financial compensation.
