Head-on collisions are among the most serious types of car accidents. When two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide, the results can be deadly. Drivers in Pickerington and the surrounding areas must take certain precautions to keep themselves and others safe. Otherwise, they could be held financially accountable for the damages stemming from a crash.
If you or a loved one suffered life-threatening injuries in a head-on collision, you can call the team of a Pickerington head-on collisions lawyer for help.
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The Negative Impact of Head-On Collisions
The Insurance Information Institute (III) explains that head-on collisions accounted for roughly 10% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2017. These accidents have the ability to cause extensive property damage and serious injuries.
Several factors may affect the severity of a head-on collision.
The following variables may be relevant to your accident as your lawyer fights to recover compensation on your behalf:
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The Weight of the Vehicles Involved in Your Collision
The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) found that the weight of a vehicle may be a primary determinant in:
- Whether a driver suffers an injury during a head-on collision
- The severity of injuries suffered in a head-on collision
Take, for example, a head-on accident involving an 18-wheeler and a compact car. Because of the sheer size and weight of the 18-wheeler, those in the smaller car are at risk of suffering life-changing injuries. Collisions that involve even lesser weight discrepancies may present a risk of serious injuries.
Even if you or a loved one was driving a comparatively heavy vehicle at the time of your collision, you could have been seriously injured from the head-on accident.
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The Speed of the Involved Vehicles
When you are in a vehicle, your body is moving through space at the same rate as the vehicle. If the vehicle is traveling at 80 miles per hour, your body is moving at the same pace. When a vehicle stops suddenly, however, your body’s momentum tends to keep moving forward, which is why seatbelts and airbags are such important safety features.
With this in mind, the faster your vehicle was moving at the time of the collision, the more force may have been put on your body when the head-on collision occurred. Additionally, if the vehicle that struck yours was traveling at high speed (even if yours was not), it may have had a greater capacity to do damage than if it had been moving slower.
Other factors may have ultimately determined the injuries that you or a loved one suffered because of a head-on collision. A Pickerington head-on collisions lawyer will review the nature of your accident and determine who holds liability for your losses.
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Your Personal Injury Case May Require Legal Action
The losses you have suffered in the wake of a head-on collision may be expensive and all-encompassing. Filing an insurance claim may not be enough to cover your losses.
The reality is that some head-on collisions warrant legal action. If you or a loved one cannot secure fair compensation from an insurance settlement, then you may need to file an Ohio car accident lawsuit. However, you may not be familiar with how to bring a lawsuit or may have other limitations that make bringing a lawsuit on your own impractical.
At Bressman Law, we have over 30 years of experience helping injured claimants. We understand the legwork that goes into litigating a personal injury case.
When you hire a Pickerington head-on collisions lawyer, they may:
- Speak with you and your loved ones about how the accident happened
- Document witness statements
- Handle evidence collection and documentation
- Speak with your doctor about your injuries
- Identify the at-fault and liable parties
- Review the involved coverage options
- File your lawsuit in court, if required
Per Ohio’s statute of limitations, which is outlined under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) §2305.10, you typically have two years from the date of the collision to file a lawsuit. This deadline may be subject to change based on the details of your case. However, if your case does not feature any extenuating factors, and you do not file your case within the state’s statutory deadline, you could be unable to recover compensation.
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How a Pickerington Head-On Collisions Lawyer Can Help You Personally
Working with a lawyer from Bressman Law does more than protect your legal rights; it can also grant you peace of mind while you recover from your accident.
The services that a lawyer can provide may allow you to:
- Focus your emotional energy on recovering from your injuries
- Recover compensation without devoting your energy to building a case
- Spend time with your loved ones
- Tend to any other personal affairs that have become necessary because of your accident
Your legal team’s primary goal is to recover compensation for your collision-related losses. You could be reimbursed for your accident-related medical costs, income lost because of your injuries, the damage caused to your vehicle, and your pain and suffering. You can get in touch with a member of the Bressman Law team at no cost to you.
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Ultimately, working with a Pickerington head-on collisions lawyer is your decision. After suffering injuries and financial losses due to the negligence of another party, you deserve to have legal representation that puts your needs first. Not only can Bressman Law help you recover compensation for your various expenses, but we also work on a contingency-fee basis. You may not have to pay anything out of pocket until your case is resolved.
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