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Head-on collisions are one of the most dangerous types of accidents on the road. These crashes can lead to devastating and lifelong injuries, or even death. If you have been injured in a head-on collision caused by someone else’s negligence, you should reach out to a skilled Chicago head-on collision lawyer without delay.
At Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C., we can thoroughly investigate the events leading to the crash and determine your legal options. We are committed to advancing the rights of victims and pursuing the compensation that they deserve for their injuries.
We have over 75 years of combined legal experience, and we’re ready to fight for you. Contact us now for a risk-free initial consultation to learn more about how our Chicago car accident lawyers can take charge of your legal situation.
Why Choose Our Head-On Collision Lawyers in Chicago?
Our team at Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C., understands what you’re going through after an accident, and we‘re ready to take charge. Our Chicago personal injury lawyers focus on providing our clients with personalized assistance throughout all stages of the legal process. Depending on your unique needs, we may:
Give You Fast Answers to Legal Questions
We take the time to listen to your questions and concerns after a crash so we can quickly provide the information you need to move forward with your claim with confidence. We take the guesswork out of navigating the legal process after another motorist hits you head-on, so you can get back your peace of mind.
Explain What You Need to Do Next
We make sure you understand each step of the legal process and what it will require from you. We’ll walk you through steps like filing an insurance claim or submitting a lawsuit against the driver responsible for your auto accident. Having an experienced car accident attorney on your side can also help you avoid costly mistakes.
Handle Communications About Your Motor Vehicle Accident Claim
Our team takes over all communications with the insurance company and other lawyers, removing this burden from your shoulders. We know how costly saying the wrong thing can be after an accident, so we’re here to protect your claim and stand up for you.
We recommend that you allow us to handle every conversation about your claim in order to improve your chances of getting maximum compensation.
Assist with a Claim Against the Insurance Company
In many cases, head-on auto accident victims have to go through the insurance company to get the funds they need to cover their medical bills, vehicle repair costs, and other expenses. We know how to handle these claims, and we’ll take care of all the paperwork and negotiations on your behalf.
You can rely on us to carefully review every settlement offer the insurance company makes. We reject lowball offers and counter them with agreements that would allow you to make a full financial recovery.
Help with a Personal Injury Lawsuit
In some cases, you’ll need to file a lawsuit against the driver responsible for your auto accident. We have the resources, experience, and legal know-how to help you during every stage of the litigation process.
We fight for you, in and out of court. Learn more by contacting us for a risk-free initial consultation.
Compensation for Head-On Accident Victims
Illinois law allows victims of head-on collisions to recover both economic and non-economic damages. Our head-on collision attorneys in Chicago can fight for you to get the money you need to cover your:
Medical Expenses
You can face incredibly high medical bills after a head-on crash, as these collisions often result in catastrophic injuries. Our team believes that you deserve compensation for all of your medical expenses, including the emergency care, time in a hospital, and rehabilitation costs.
Lost Wages
We believe the at-fault driver should have to cover your lost income after a crash that causes you to miss work. You could get additional compensation for your reduced earning potential if the crash results in a disability that stops you from returning to your career.
Pain and Suffering
You deserve a chance to get fair compensation for the non-economic damages associated with your head-on crash. These losses can include your emotional distress, physical pain, and mental suffering. We carefully consider how an accident has impacted your life and then take steps to determine a value for these losses.
Property Repairs
The at-fault driver may have to pay for any damage to your vehicle or other personal property after a head-on crash. Our car accident lawyers can keep records of these losses in order to include them in your claim. You can rely on us to focus on bringing you maximum compensation after a crash.
Fault and Head-On Collisions
Our Chicago head-on collision lawyers can typically establish fault for a head-on collision by demonstrating that a driver was negligent. Negligence occurs when a person causes injuries or death by failing to use reasonable care behind the wheel.
Reasonable care is defined as how a prudent or sensible person would act under the same or similar circumstances. For example, a driver who gets distracted by talking on their phone and then loses control of a car, causing a head-on collision, would be liable for the accident and any resulting harm.
Under Illinois law, negligence is established by demonstrating the following elements:
- The defendant driver owed the plaintiff a duty to use reasonable care;
- The driver violated the duty owed to the plaintiff; and
- The driver’s breach caused the head-on collision and the plaintiff’s resulting harm.
The burden of proof in Illinois personal injury cases is on the plaintiff, who must establish negligence by a ‘preponderance of the evidence.’ Under this standard, the plaintiff must show that their claim is more likely true than not based on the evidence.
Put another way, the jury must believe that the plaintiff’s version of events is more likely true than the defendant’s version of events. If the plaintiff meets this threshold, they will win the case and be able to obtain damages.
A Chicago head-on collision attorney from our team can get to work on your claim now.
Why Do Head-On Accidents Happen?
Head–on collisions can occur for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common causes of these collisions include:
Distracted Driving
Distracted drivers fail to pay attention to the road, often resulting in catastrophic injuries and huge accidents. For example, a distracted driver may look down at their phone and end up crossing the center line into oncoming traffic.
We take distracted driving seriously and can quickly get to work on your claim. We know how to establish that a driver stopped paying attention to the road and took an action that directly resulted in your motor vehicle collision.
Fatigued Driving
Tired drivers make mistakes. Some of them even fall asleep at the wheel. For example, high levels of fatigue could cause a driver to drift across the center line or turn the wrong way on a one-way street. Our Chicago head-on collision lawyers can take charge of establishing fault after a crash caused by a fatigued driver.
Drunk Driving
Drunk driving is illegal in Illinois. Unfortunately, many motorists still engage in driving under the influence (DUI). Drunk drivers often drive recklessly or simply respond too slowly to changes in traffic conditions, resulting in major collisions. Our Chicago car accident lawyers can build your claim after this kind of collision.
Aggressive Driving
Reckless drivers can cause head-on crashes, especially if they speed, ignore road signs, or weave in and out of their lane. We can investigate the root causes of your crash so we can identify the responsible party and move forward with your claim.
How We Investigate Head-On Accidents
Our Chicago head-on collision attorneys use a variety of techniques to quickly investigate the causes of head-on crashes. Depending on your circumstances, we may focus on:
- Interviewing everyone who saw the crash for witness statements
- Getting a copy of the official accident report from the police
- Looking for surveillance footage of the collision
- Gathering any available dash cam footage
- Visiting the scene of your accident in Chicago
- Working with accident reconstruction experts
We get to work fast because we want to have a better chance of collecting strong evidence before it disappears after a frontal collision. Find out more about how we can help by contacting us now for a risk-free initial consultation.
Risk Factors Associated with Head-On Accidents
The team at our car accident law firm understands all of the factors that can increase the odds of a driver ending up in a head-on accident. Many head-on crashes occur at least partially due to:
Curves in the Road
Head-on crashes often occur on roads with many curves. Speeding drivers may find that they cannot keep their vehicle in the correct lane when making a turn, resulting in a head-on accident. Drivers unfamiliar with a road’s curves or distracted drivers can also cause accidents on these roads.
Wrong-Direction Driving
Wrong-direction driving represents a major cause of head-on accidents. Drivers may face confusion about which way to go when driving on some of Chicago’s one-way roads. The city recently converted sections of some two-way roads to one-way, increasing this confusion and potentially contributing to more accidents.
We’re here to help if you got hit by a driver going the wrong way on roads with recently converted sections, like Green Street, Ada Street, May Street, or Racine Avenue.
Debris in the Road
Sometimes, drivers end up swerving into another lane because they’re trying to avoid debris in their lane. Unfortunately, this action could put a driver directly into the path of another motorist, resulting in a head-on accident.
Poor Weather
Poor weather contributes to a relatively low number of head-on accidents. However, heavy rain, snow, ice, or fog can play a role in these collisions in some cases, especially if drivers fail to adjust their driving based on current road conditions.
What to Do After a Head-On Accident
After another driver hits you head-on, you should:
Notify the Police
Do not wait to tell the police about a head-on accident. Notifying the police right away ensures that they can file an official report about what happened. Our legal team can use the information in this report to strengthen your personal injury claim, improving your odds of getting fair compensation for all of your losses.
Get Medical Care
You need to get fast treatment for any injuries you sustain after a head-on accident. Getting medical treatment right away will create a direct connection between the crash and your medical bills, which can help you get funds to cover all of your healthcare costs.
Gather Evidence
If possible, we recommend that you collect evidence from the scene of your crash. For example, you may get pictures of your injuries and the damage to your vehicle. You should also collect contact information from everyone at the scene of the crash.
Contact Our Personal Injury Law Firm
Our team at Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C. is here to help injured parties after head-on accidents. We’ll explain what you should do next, get to work on your claim, and provide the support you deserve every step of the way. Contact us now so we can offer you personalized guidance throughout the legal process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Head-On Crashes
Our Chicago head-on collision lawyers can provide you with fast answers to any questions you have after a crash. For example, you can turn to us if you have questions like:
What is a Head-On Collision?
A head-on collision is a traffic accident in which the front ends of two vehicles hit each other as they are traveling in opposite directions. Head-on crashes are very severe, though relatively rare.
This type of crash makes up only around 3.7% of the total crashes involving multiple vehicles in the U.S. While relatively rare, head-on crashes can cause catastrophic injuries and considerable amounts of property damage.
What Kind of Injuries do Head-On Crashes Cause?
The severity and extent of the damage that can result from a head-on collision cannot be overstated. These are some of the most deadly accidents on the road and leave accident victims to deal with catastrophic injuries, such as:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Burns
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries (SCIs)
These injuries are not only painful. They can also cause emotional harm and affect a person’s ability to work. We can help you take legal action against the liable party to get the funds you need to cover your medical bills after a crash.
How Much Compensation will I Get After My Head-On Accident?
The value of your personal injury claim will depend on multiple complex factors, including the severity of your injury. Not every accident victim receives the same amount of compensation for their losses.
We have to carefully track all of your expenses and the facts about your claim before we can estimate the value of your case.
Will I Get Punitive Damages?
You may qualify for punitive damages after some head-on auto accidents. These damages punish the party responsible for causing your Chicago car accident, instead of directly addressing any of the losses you sustain.
The court only awards punitive damages in cases that involve especially high levels of negligence or misconduct. We can review your situation to help you determine if you’ll qualify to receive this form of compensation.
You can contact us now to learn more.
What if I’m Partially Responsible for a Head-On Crash?
You may still qualify for compensation if you hold partial fault for your auto accident. However, the legal system in Illinois will reduce the funds you receive in this situation due to the state’s policies on comparative negligence.
Basically, you will receive less compensation based on your percentage of fault for the crash. For example, let’s say another driver hits you and holds 90% of the fault for the collision, but you played a small role in causing the collision.
You face $100,000 in damages in the accident. Due to your 10% of fault, you can only receive $90,000 from the liable party. We can tell you more about comparative negligence laws when you reach out to us for assistance.
What if I Get Hurt in a Hit-And-Run Head-On Accident?
Hit-and-run accidents remain a massive concern for motorists throughout Chicago. It’s often impossible for a driver involved in a head-on accident to leave the scene of the crash due to damage to their vehicle, but some motorists find a way to try to flee from their responsibilities.
We can explain your legal options after a hit-and-run crash. In this situation, we may need to help you get the funds you need through uninsured motorist coverage from your insurance company.
We can review the terms of your insurance policy to determine if you have this coverage and then move forward with your claim. We can also help you file a claim against the at-fault driver if the police find them.
What if I Lose a Loved One in a Head-On Accident?
If you lose a loved one in a crash, you can turn to our team for compassionate support. We can help you determine if you qualify to file a wrongful death claim and can handle all aspects of your legal claim on your behalf, allowing you to spend more time focusing on the emotional needs of your family during this challenging time.
We know that filing a wrongful death claim cannot bring back a loved one, but it may help you get a sense of closure after a fatal accident, along with the funds you need to handle the financial pressures on your family.
How Long Can I Wait to File My Personal Injury Claim?
You have to move forward with your claim before the personal injury statute of limitations expires in Illinois. Generally, our state will give you two years to take action against the party responsible for your collision, though this deadline can shift and change.
We need to carefully consider your situation so we can provide you with specific information about upcoming deadlines for your claim.
Once we start working on your case, we’ll focus on resolving legal matters as quickly as possible. We want to minimize the time you spend waiting for the compensation you deserve to pay for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses.
Talk to Us After a Head-On Accident in Chicago, IL
You can get the professional legal help you need after a collision by hiring a Chicago head-on collision attorney from our team at Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C. We’re ready to draw on our experience and resources to build a strong claim on your behalf.
We work tirelessly on behalf of our clients. You can rely on us to boost your chances of making a full financial recovery when you turn to us for help.
Learn more about the services we offer and how we can assist you throughout the legal process by reaching out now for a risk-free initial consultation.
