Head-On Collisions
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When the front ends of two vehicles collide with each other, even at a slow speed, both drivers and their passengers can suffer serious injuries. In some cases, vehicle occupants are killed on impact. This type of accident is known as a head-on collision, and it can result in serious injury and death for all parties involved.
Head-on collisions can happen when drivers disregard traffic signs, when they drive in aggressive and unsafe ways, and when drivers engage in unsafe behaviors like texting while driving and driving drunk. Sometimes, head-on collisions occur when vehicles malfunction or environmental factors, like ice or debris on the roadway, cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles and spin to face oncoming traffic.
Head-on Collisions versus Other Collision Types
Head-on collisions are the most fatal type of car accident. In 2015, head-on collisions accounted for 54 percent of recorded traffic deaths.
Other types of collision include:
- Side impact collisions;
- Rear end collisions; and
- Rollovers.
The type of accident an individual faces can determine the injuries he or she suffers. A victim can suffer one or all of the following in a head-on collision:
- Broken bones;
- Soft tissue injuries;
- Spinal cord injury;
- Traumatic brain injury;
- Lacerations;
- Burns; and
- Organ damage
Pursuing Compensation for your Damages After a Head-on Collision
If your head-on collision occurred because of another party’s negligence, you can pursue compensation for your damages through a personal injury claim. In order to recover compensation, you must successfully demonstrate that the accident occurred because the negligent party somehow breached his or her duty to you and others on the roadway, such as speeding or text messaging while driving.
Evidence you can use to support your car accident claim includes:
- A copy of the official police report;
- Testimonies from witnesses to the accident;
- Photographs of the accident;
- Copies of your medical bills;
- Documentation of your lost wages; and
- Any additional documentation that can show how the injury negatively impacted your life, like commentary from your mental health professional or receipts for the transportation and domestic help you hired during your recovery.
Working with an experienced lawyer can give your claim a better chance of resulting in a sufficient settlement than you would have if you pursued it on your own. Personal injury lawyers know how to effectively negotiate with insurance providers and can determine when it is appropriate to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Work with an Experienced Nashville Personal Injury Lawyer
When you are facing damages after being involved in a head-on collision or another type of car accident, you have the right to pursue compensation for your damages through a personal injury claim. To learn more about pursuing compensation this way, contact our team of experienced personal injury lawyers at Bednarz & Bednarz today to set up your initial legal consultation in our office.