Head-on Collisions

Car Accident Attorneys Representing Victims in the Little Rock Area

When two vehicles collide head-on, the end results are often devastating. Usually, head-on collisions happen when a driver failed to use proper care behind the wheel. The resulting injuries often require long-term medical treatment and impose heavy costs. Little Rock car accident lawyer Paul Pfeifer at the Pfeifer Law Firm vigorously advocates for victims in seeking compensation for their injuries from the responsible parties. He will work a case from start to finish, handling the initial investigation and gathering evidence before maneuvering through settlement negotiations and fighting for your rights at trial, if needed. Mr. Pfeifer understands that victims and families recovering from a car accident need time to heal from their injuries or loss, and he is dedicated to preserving their legal rights while they recover.

Head-On Collisions

There are various situations that may give rise to head-on collisions. Some examples include one vehicle improperly passing another vehicle while on a two-way road, a car turning too quickly when encountering a sharp corner, or a driver attempting to swerve out of the way of an animal in the road. However, one of the most common scenarios in a head-on crash involves a driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol who goes the wrong way down a road due to their intoxication.

Even though head-on collisions only account for a small percentage of motor vehicle accidents overall, they are more likely to be fatal than the typical car crash. Even if they are not fatal, they may cause catastrophic injuries, including partial or complete paralysis, traumatic brain injury (TBI), broken bones, or internal bleeding.

Holding Careless Drivers Responsible Through a Personal Injury Lawsuit

When someone is injured in a head-on collision, they may need financial assistance to help them cope with all of their financial and physical burdens. To recover this compensation, a personal injury claim may be necessary. These claims are based on the legal theory of negligence, which means that someone breached a duty to act as a reasonable or prudent person would act in the circumstances. For instance, a driver would be negligent if they were speeding to pass another vehicle on a one-way road but failed to look for oncoming traffic.

Furthermore, if a driver is drunk or drugged, they are responsible for the injuries they cause. Since drunk driving laws serve to protect all road users against the risks posed by a driver under the influence, this negligence is usually presumed when a head-on collision is caused by a drunk driver.

If liability is established, victims may recover damages in the forms of medical costs, loss of income and lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, property damage, and more, depending on the circumstances. Unlike some other states, Arkansas does not place a limit on the amount of damages that may be available in personal injury cases. However, these awards are based on a variety of factors and can vary significantly depending on the specific circumstances.

Consult a Little Rock Attorney Following a Devastating Car Crash

If you have been injured in a head-on collision or have lost a loved one in an accident, Little Rock lawyer Paul Pfeifer can assist you with your legal claim. Mr. Pfeifer has been dedicated to providing Arkansas residents with compassionate and zealous legal advocacy for over a decade, serving victims in cities such as Jonesboro, West Memphis, Conway, Hot Springs, Malvern, Batesville, Pine Bluff, Texarkana, Benton, Bryant, Fort Smith, Forrest City, Fayetteville, and Hamburg, as well as other areas of Saline, Pulaski, Miller, Crittenden, Craighead, Faulkner, Garland, Hot Spring, Independence, Jefferson, Sebastian, Washington, Ashley, and Baxter Counties. If you need guidance from a motor vehicle collision lawyer after any type of auto accident, contact us online or call us at (501) 374-4440 for a free consultation to find out more about how we can help. Weekend appointments and after-hours appointments are available upon request.

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