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What Causes Houston Head-On Collision Accidents
On highways, a head-on collision usually happens when one vehicle crosses the median into oncoming traffic and hits an approaching vehicle. It can also occur if a driver travels the wrong way down a one-way lane. On non-highways, they most often occur at intersections, with one driver racing through a red light into oncoming traffic.
Head-on collisions can be caused by a number of factors, including:
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
- Distracted driving, including texting;
- Falling asleep at the wheel;
- Speeding;
- Tire blowout; or
- Any other event that causes the driver to lose control of his vehicle.
Recovery of Damages for Houston Head-On Collision Accidents
Head-on collisions can cause death or serious physical injury to their victims, both of which can have lifelong consequences for the survivors. Potential injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injury;
- Partial or complete paralysis;
- Spine Injury or Broken back or neck;
- Amputation; or
- Damage to, or loss of, internal organs.
If your loved one has been killed in a head-on collision accident, a wrongful death lawyer may file a claim for you against the driver of the other vehicle.
If you survived the head-on collision, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries. In both cases, you would need to prove that the accident was caused by the other driver’s negligence or wrongful act. If you can prove negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.
Compensation for Car Crashes in Houston
Legal damages for personal injury claims from an auto accident can include:
- Loss of income;
- Mental or emotional pain or anguish;
- Loss of consortium or companionship;
- Medical bills; and
- Long-term care.
- Disability
- Disfigurement
If you can prove by clear and convincing evidence that the death was caused by the other driver’s willful act or omission or gross negligence, you may also be entitled to recover punitive damages.
If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a Houston car accident, it is important that you contact an attorney as soon as possible. Our experienced head-on collision attorney will collect all evidence regarding the accident, including police, eyewitness, and crash reports, to determine if you have a claim for damages. We accept only the most serious personal injury cases, and our limited caseload ensures that your case will get the attention it deserves.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim After a Head-On Accident?
The general statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident. If you have not settled the case before your limitations run, you will need to have a lawsuit on file to preserve your claims. There are exceptions to the statute of limitations and other limitations that can impact a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Always consult a preeminent personal injury attorney about your rights, options, and limitations asap after the accident.
How Our Car Crash Law Firm Can Help
The Houston personal injury attorneys at Baumgartner Law Firm take pride in the level of personal service we can provide. Our law firm limits the number of cases we accept to provide the best possible representation to our clients. When you hire us, we will know you when you call, and you will not be a case number but a new friend.
When we accept your case, we will take these steps:
- Investigate your case– we will get the necessary evidence to determine fault in the crash and identify vital information to obtain.
- Get your medical records– we will review your medical records and consult as needed with your treating doctors to determine how to best present your case.
- Fight to obtain maximum compensation for you. We have been winning record compensation for injured Texans for over three decades. Let our next victory be yours!
Call the Houston Head-On Collision Accident Lawyer
With more than 35 years of experience handling the most serious personal injury cases in Houston, the head-on collision accident lawyer Gregory Baumgartner at Baumgartner Law Firm fights for our select clients. We know that money can never fully give you your life back, especially if the accident resulted in the loss of a loved one.
But easing the financial strain associated with the death or injury of a loved one can leave you with one less thing to worry about as you face your new future.
Call a top-rated Houston car accident lawyer today at (281) 587-1111 to discuss how we can help you fight for full and just compensation for your injuries after an accident.
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[1]Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Highlights, 2013, http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/trf/crash_statistics/2013/01-2013.pdf
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