Head-on collisions are among the worst accidents that can happen to you while driving. The impact usually involves another car that is on the wrong side of the road or made a negligent turn; some of these impacts even occur on freeways at high speeds. No matter what the circumstances of the accident, the consequences are almost always devastating, even tragic at times. You should always seek legal help after being involved in a head-on collision – you may be able to receive ample compensation for your damages. Our team of skilled attorneys at Downtown LA Law Group in Los Angeles has been handling car accident claims and lawsuits for years, and we have secured our clients millions of dollars in compensation. We can help you file your lawsuit and will gladly complete all the leg work for you, including negotiating a better settlement from the insurance company.

Head-on Accident Details

A head-on accident usually happens because of a driver’s negligence. He may have turned down a one-way street and proceeded as normally without realizing his error, or he may have gotten on the wrong side of a freeway when making a turn. He could have turned into an intersection and tried to beat a light, or he may have tried to go around a vehicle that was double parked or that was moving too slowly on the street. Head-on crashes happen at all speeds, and of course, the higher the speed, the higher the chance of severe injuries. Drivers who are involved in head-on crashes are usually driving late at night or while under the influence of some kind of drug or alcohol. They may have simply made an error in judgment, though, resulting in the crash. It is important that you find out the reason for the driver’s negligence and his actions. Such accidents result in the highest death toll as well. It is not uncommon for head on crashes to claim the lives of all the people involved. Other injuries may include:

• Neck and spinal cord damages
• Broken bones
• Herniated discs
• Brain damage
• Concussions
• Internal organ damage
• Severed limbs
• Sprains
• Nerve damage
• Torn muscles
• Dislocations
• Paralysis
• Cuts and bruises
• Lacerations and abrasions
• Burns and penetrative wounds
• Crushing injuries
• Coma

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A head-on collision usually has a clear offender who acted negligently. If you need assistance in suing this individual, contact our law firm.

Establishing Negligent Action

Personal injury lawsuits are filed based on the negligent actions of another party. This means that you will have to show that the other driver who collided with you head-on was negligent in his duty of care. This duty of care is owed to everyone by everyone while driving. A breach of the duty, such as by ignoring the right of way of another car, is the second point. The third point is the accident that stems from the breach, and the final point is the ensuing damages from the accident. These damages must be physical – if you were not hurt, you won’t be able to file a personal injury claim. Instead, you will only be able to pursue compensation for any property that was damaged and the loss of wages from your job. Our lawyers are able to prove that you were the victim of negligence. Call us today at (855) 339-8879 and let us help.

How to Gather Evidence

A head-on collision may put you in the hospital for some weeks or even months if the injuries were particularly severe. You should make sure that you acquire as much evidence as you can by any means necessary. You should take photos of your injuries to show how hurt you were and should take the medical notes from the paramedics and the hospital to detail the extent of your damages. You should also get medical treatment regardless of whether you were hurt or not. If you wait too long between the accident and the treatment, it will be more difficult to show that the injuries stemmed from the crash. There may have been eyewitnesses on the street or in other cars or passengers riding along who saw the accident happen. You can talk with these individuals and record their statements and testimonies about what happened. In car crashes involving bodily injuries, the police are usually called. You can request a copy of the police report to get further evidence for your claim. If you have questions about how to ensure that you have enough evidence, contact a lawyer at our offices today. We’ll help you through the process.

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Time Limit to File a Lawsuit

As per California law, you only have 2 years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. This means that if you were in a car accident and decided to wait 3 years to file a claim, you would be rejected by the insurance company and not be able to go to court to pursue anything. The statute of limitations is meant to make cases progress quickly and to not let them stagnate on the sidelines. You may be eligible for an exception to the statute of limitations if you were underage at the time of the accident or if you were physically or mentally incapacitated, the deadlines would start counting down from the relevant days of legal age or recovery, respectively. The defendant may also have moved away or gone on an extended trip out of the state or country, in which case, the time limit would be temporarily suspended until he returned. Many people do not know if they are able to have the statute tolled; contact one of our skilled lawyers in Los Angeles for more help.

Valuing Your Case

The insurance agent responsible for handling your head-on collision lawsuit does not have a calculator that he uses to plug in your damages and acquire a number. He will weigh everything and consider numerous angles before making an offer. The most important consideration will be given to your injuries – how extensive they were, how severe they were, and how much of an impact they had on your life and career. If they were particularly damaging, you may earn more for your lawsuit than if you quickly healed. Our attorneys can help you determine the ballpark value of your case, but there is no guarantee that it will match the offer from the insurance agent. Instead, we will work to negotiate a better deal from the agent and will not stop until he makes a satisfactory offer. We know that you likely won’t be able to negotiate the best deal from the agent, and we will strive to bring you exactly what you deserve.

Potential Compensation for Your Lawsuit

You should be aware that a personal injury lawsuit can result in you receiving numerous forms of compensation for your damages. You could receive some of the following:

• Medical expenses: Your medical bills, including fees from surgery, hospitalization, ambulatory transportation, medication, and more can be covered. Further, if you are in need of future treatments because of lingering problems, those bills can be taken care of as well.
• Lost wages: You may have missed days of work because of your injuries or because of the accident itself. This could very easily lead to a large amount of money that you won’t earn. You may be able to have these wages reimbursed. Moreover, if you need extra recovery time or if additional medical treatments will put you out of commission, those future lost wages can be covered as well.
• Property damage: Your car may have been greatly damaged in a head on collision, and you could require extensive repairs. It may have even been totaled, resulting in the need for a new vehicle. Your personal items in the car, such as cell phone, laptop, books, electronics, and more could have been damaged as well. All of these costs could be covered.
• Pain and suffering: The emotional damages you suffered from the accident can be covered. You may have been subjected to PTSD, anxiety, fear, psychological scarring, and more because of a collision.

There are also special types of compensation that can be awarded depending on the circumstances of your case. If you were hit by an individual who was grossly negligent in his duties or who was intending to hurt you, you could receive punitive damages. They are usually viewed as excessive, however, as they are purely additional funds meant to punish the defendant. Additionally, you could also receive wrongful death damages if a loved one or family member passed away as a result of a head-on collision. The ensuing funeral and burial expenses could be covered, as well as any pre-death medical bills and pain and suffering. The loss of consortium, loss of expected savings, and loss of expected inheritance can also be reimbursed. For more details on what you could possibly earn from a head-on collision, talk with one of our expert lawyers in Los Angeles today.

Our Firm in Los Angeles

Downtown LA Law Group is one of the most highly rated law firms in Los Angeles, and our team of attorneys has years of experience winning cases involving head-on crashes. We know the best ways to win your case and will not stop until you are fully covered for all the damages. If we need to, we are willing to take your case to court to fight for your rights in front of a judge and jury. We will aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve and will not stop until we are satisfied with the offer. Call us today for a free legal consultation with one of our skilled lawyers. You’re invited to ask us any questions you like and we’ll gladly answer them so you have the most necessary, crucial, and detailed information to make a knowledgeable decision about your case. We’ll tell you what you need to know about the legal process and what you stand to gain in a lawsuit. When you select us to fight for your case and process your lawsuit, you will receive our zero fee guarantee. This promises that you won’t touch your own savings for our services. We will only get paid if we win, and the money will be withdrawn from the settlement we bring you. If we lose, you owe us nothing whatsoever. We do this because we believe your financial standing is important, and we do not believe anyone should have to pay for legal help in civil cases. Don’t wait to get in touch with our attorneys at Downtown LA Law Group for more help filing our head-on accident lawsuit.