Head-On Collision Lawyer
Head-on collisions are responsible for thousands of deaths in the country each year. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that front-end collisions accounted for 57% of all passenger vehicle deaths in one recent year.
How Do Front-End Collisions Happen?
A head-on collision occurs when two vehicles crash into one another head-on. Certain events and actions are more likely to cause front-end collisions. A driver could cause a front-end collision by crossing over the median into the opposite lane of traffic. Or, if someone drives the wrong way down a one-way street, that can result in a front-end collision as well. Distracted and impaired driving account for a significant portion of head-on collisions and Colorado Springs car crashes.
Types of Injuries Involved in Head-On Accidents
Front-end collisions are often more dangerous than rear-end collisions because of the increased speed at which drivers may be traveling when they collide with one another head-on.
Traffic collision accident victims may sustain the following injuries:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries, including whiplash
- Brain injuries, including traumatic brain injuries
- Head injuries
- Burns
- Internal bleeding
- Damage to organs
- Paralysis
- Broken bones
- Hearing and vision impairment or loss
- Amputation
- Depression
- Anxiety
Many of these injuries will require emergency medical care, including life-saving surgeries and procedures. Some injuries require extended hospital stays, long-term medical treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy. Severe injuries may also result in permanent disability. A personal injury lawyer in Colorado Springs can ensure that all these expenses are considered when negotiating for your fair compensation.
How Liability is Determined in Head-On Collisions
The person who was at fault is responsible for compensating you for the damages you suffered. Compensation is typically paid through an insurance claim filed with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider. However, insurance companies will not automatically offer full and fair compensation. To recover for the full extent of your damages, you will need to show the other driver was at fault. A car accident lawyer can help you establish fault by identifying and gathering convincing evidence, such as:
- Accident report
- Photos or videos of the accident scene
- Property damage
- Eyewitness accounts
- Testimony from expert witnesses
How a Colorado Springs Head-On Collision Lawyer Can Help
If you or a loved one has been severely injured in a head-on collision because of someone else’s actions, you may be owed compensation. As an experienced head-on collision lawyer in Colorado Springs, I, Jeffrey Scott Laswell, am here to help.
I have nearly two decades of experience helping accident victims throughout Colorado Springs get fair and just compensation for their injuries. I also have experience from the opposing perspective. I previously represented insurance companies, so I’m familiar with the tactics and legal strategies they use. I’m not afraid of going up against insurance companies because I believe in your right to get the justice you’re owed. I’m confident in my legal skills and insight into insurance company strategies. I can navigate their tactics to fight for the compensation you deserve.
I’m here to help you pursue what you may be owed and am ready to support you during this endeavor. Call Jeffrey Scott Laswell, PC, or submit a call-back request online for a consultation today.