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Fort Worth Head-On Collision Lawyer

Our Fort Worth head-on collision lawyer understands that these accidents can have devastating consequences for everyone involved. These types of car accidents can cause debilitating injuries and, in some cases, death. Victims of head-on collisions may face financial difficulties in addition to serious injuries. A head-on collision can result in significant time away from work, high medical bills, and long-term physical and emotional pain. Fortunately, Texas State law allows individuals who have been injured in a head-on collision to file a lawsuit in order to recover compensation for their losses.

Individuals who have been injured in a head-on collision should seek the advice of a qualified Fort Worth car accident lawyer. Our head-on collision attorneys at the Law Office of Doug Goyen understand that an accident can drastically alter the lives of those involved. As a result, we seek the highest possible compensation for all of our clients.

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CAUSES OF FORT WORTH HEAD-ON COLLISIONS

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, vehicle occupants in frontal collisions died at a rate of 58 percent in 2017. It is frequently the result of drunk or distracted driving (such as texting while driving), unsafe passing, drowsy driving, or some other type of confusion behind the wheel, such as an elderly person who enters a highway in the wrong direction. The following are the most common causes of head-on collisions:

  • Driving while intoxicated – Alcohol or drug impairment frequently leads to catastrophic collisions in Fort Worth.
  • Distracted driving – Cell phones and other electronic devices can cause drivers to become distracted and swerve into oncoming traffic.
  • Fatigued driving – Every year, many serious accidents, including head-on collisions, are caused by falling asleep at the wheel or driving while fatigued.
  • Unsafe or Reckless driving - Drivers who attempt to pass vehicles by swerving into oncoming traffic or who speed and lose control of their vehicle may cause catastrophic collisions.

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COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES CAUSED BY HEAD-ON COLLISION ACCIDENTS

If a person survives a head-on collision, the recovery process can be lengthy and painful. Those who do survive are frequently subjected to a variety of injuries that can be financially, physically, and emotionally taxing to overcome.

Front-end collisions can cause the airbag to detonate, resulting in injuries that take years to heal and increasing the victim's medical costs. Head-on collisions can result in catastrophic injuries, property damage, and car wrecks, especially when driving at high speeds.

Our Fort Worth car accident lawyers understand that the impact of car accidents causes accident injuries. We are prepared to help you and provide legal options for filing a claim against the at-fault driver's insurance company.

The compensation you may be able to recover includes:

  • Past and future medical bills: The cost of medical bills required to treat your injury in the past and in the future.
  • Earning capacity lost in the past and in the future: The amount of money you could have earned if you had not been injured.
  • Past and future mental anguish: How your physical injury has caused significant mental anguish, to the point where it is more than disappointment, resentment, embarrassment, or anger, and how it will continue to do so in the future.
  • Pain and suffering damages: Compensation is allowed for past and future pain and suffering based on a jury's common sense, knowledge, and sense of justice. In terms of settling a claim, determining the value of pain and suffering is done by imagining what a jury – who does not know anyone involved – will think the value is.
  • Physical impairment in the past and future: How you have been physically impaired in the past as a result of your injury, and how you will be physically impaired in the future. Texas' version of "loss of enjoyment of life" is physical impairment.
  • Disfigurement in the past and in the future: How the injury physically disfigured you in the past and how it will disfigure you in the future.
  • Property damage: Property damage, such as damage to your car, computer, phone, or glasses, is recoverable in an accident case.
  • Rental car bills or loss of use of your vehicle: If you used your property or vehicle in your business and lost some of your income while the vehicle was unable to be driven, are recoverable in a car wreck or accident case.
  • Storage: If your vehicle was towed from the scene and stored in a storage yard, you will be charged for that time. This is recoverable in the event of a car accident or a motor vehicle wreck.
  • Total loss of property: If your vehicle was destroyed and cannot be repaired, you are entitled to the value of the vehicle immediately prior to the accident.
  • Diminished property value: If your vehicle has been repaired but is now worth less money as a result of the accident, you are entitled to compensation for the diminished value of your vehicle.
  • Loss of services: If a husband or wife is unable to perform their normal household duties as a result of the injury, they are entitled to compensation.

Other damages may be available as well, depending on the case. If there was a fatality, then there are also Texas Wrongful Death Act and Survival Statute damages that can be recovered.

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TYPES OF INJURIES CAUSED BY A HEAD-ON COLLISION

Following a head-on collision, drivers may sustain a variety of injuries, including:

The more serious your injury, the more compensation you should receive from the driver who caused the accident. The driver who caused your head-on collision – or rather, the driver's insurance company – should cover your medical expenses, including any future or ongoing medical care that you will require.

You should also be compensated for lost income if you have to miss work, take sick leave, or take vacation days, as well as for lost future income if your injuries prevent you from working. In serious injury cases, pain and suffering and emotional distress damages are also required. Alternatively, if the accident resulted in death, the victim's family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit.

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DO NOT WAIT TO PURSUE YOUR RIGHTS

Filing a personal injury lawsuit for monetary compensation can be time-consuming and difficult. Having a lawyer on your side can ensure that you meet the requirements of your lawsuit and that the statute of limitations is met. In Texas, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. You must prepare and file your lawsuit within the two-year period allotted.

The amount of time you have to file your suit is critical because failing to do so may result in your case not being heard at all. It may also imply that the at-fault driver is not required to compensate you for the expenses incurred as a result of the accident.

If you do not file your personal injury lawsuit within the time limit, your accident-related expenses become your responsibility. Allowing time to elapse may jeopardize your lawsuit. Our team can begin preparing your lawsuit and ensure that it is filed on time to comply with the Texas statute of limitations.

WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE A FORT WORTH HEAD-ON COLLISION LAWYER

Following a head-on collision, the steps to being properly compensated can be complicated. Hiring a head-on collision attorney can help to streamline the process. A skilled attorney can file the complicated paperwork required for a lawsuit, work with insurance companies, and help ensure that victims are not exploited. A lawyer can be especially useful to car accident victims in the following situations:

Dealing With Various Types of Insurance Claims: You may have a claim for liability insurance against the other driver, or a claim against the owner if they were driving someone else's vehicle. You could also file a claim for an uninsured or underinsured motorist. Some people are on the job when they cause a collision, and you may be able to sue their employer if they were acting within the scope of their employment.

Furthermore, you may have to deal with insurance issues relating to your health insurance, workers compensation insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or another type of insurance that paid some (or may pay some) of your medical bills - knowing how to navigate the health insurer's rights related to your accident case is often complicated and requires professional assistance to ensure your benefits are not jeopardized. Claims can be complex and difficult to comprehend. An attorney can assist you in simplifying the process by filing your claim on your behalf.

Determining Liability: In Fort Worth car accidents, fault needs to be determined for a collision in order to collect against at-fault parties. A skilled auto accident attorney can assist in proving that a victim was not at fault or had a much lower percentage of fault than the other party involved in the accident. The victim may be entitled to more compensation if a lower percentage of fault is assigned.

Hiring a successful Fort Worth car accident lawyer capable of proving serious injury can be the difference in victims receiving the fair value of the compensation they should receive in their case.

HOW TO CHOOSE A LAWYER IF I WAS INJURED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION?

If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a head-on collision, you should choose a lawyer who regularly litigates head-on collision accident cases and is well-versed in the potential causes of these types of accidents. Because of the seriousness of a head-on collision, it is critical to select an attorney who understands how to properly investigate these claims and is willing to retain experts in the fields of biomechanical engineering and accident reconstruction in order to prove the negligent driver who caused the accident and injuries. Furthermore, because these types of accidents frequently result in catastrophic injuries or death, attorneys must have the resources to retain experts in a variety of medical or economic fields in order to adequately evaluate and present the victim's damages in order to ensure proper compensation.

The Law Office of Doug Goyen's Fort Worth personal injury attorney has assisted countless individuals and families who have suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision crash. Call us at (972) 599 4100 for a free consultation.

FREE CASE REVIEWS

If you are looking for a head-on collision accident lawyer, call (972) 599 4100. We offer free phone consultations. We also provide a free strategy session. The strategy session includes a summary of your case, legal issues involved, and legal issues we identify as being critical to maximizing the compensation owed.

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THERE IS NO FEE IF WE DO NOT WIN

You owe us nothing if we are unable to recover. We charge a contingency fee structured to take a percentage of what we recover. As a performance-based contract, the better we do for you, the better we do for ourselves. This aligns our interests in the case with our client’s interests.

DIRECTIONS TO OUR OFFICE

Law Office of Doug Goyen
15851 Dallas Pkwy #605
Addison, Texas 75001
(972) 599 4100 phone
(972) 398 2629 fax

Directions to our office: We are on the southbound side of the service road to the Tollway. Stay on the Dallas North Tollway until you come to the Keller Springs exit. Take the Keller Spring exit. Stay on the service road on the southbound side and go just past Keller Springs. Our office is the 2nd building south of Keller Springs, located on the service road to the North Dallas Tollway in the Madison Business Center on the 6th floor.

By Doug Goyen, douggoyen@goyenlaw.com

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