Of all the car accidents our team has investigated over the years, head-on collisions have been the most devastating. Victims often suffer catastrophic injuries or death. Life plans are permanently destroyed. In many cases, those involved are hurt so severely that they are unable to provide evidence relating to the accident or remember what happened.

No matter how seriously someone has been injured in a head-on collision, however, it is still necessary for them to be able to prove the liability of the others involved or they will be unable to recover compensation to cover their multitude of losses. This is where the assistance of an experienced Tallahassee car accident lawyer at Searcy Denney Tallahassee can be so valuable. Our team understands the factors that make head-on collision cases so challenging and we know how to work effectively to recover full and fair compensation to offset the suffering and provide the right resources to meet future needs.

Understanding Head-On Collisions

While other types of car accidents may be more common in our area, head-on collisions are the most deadly for a number of reasons. In a head-on collision, two vehicles traveling toward each other strike forcefully front to front. Each vehicle takes the full impact—none of it is deflected. And that impact is increased substantially because the vehicles are moving toward one another. The speed of impact is combined. A head-on crash between two cars traveling at 40 miles an hour has the equivalent impact of a situation where one car hits a wall at 80 miles per hour.

While another type of car accident might cause only minor injuries, when the vehicles collide head-on, the results are often disastrous even at moderate speeds. Moreover, if one of the vehicles is a truck or SUV, injuries are even more likely to be catastrophic. In a head-on collision, the driver and front-seat passenger experience the direct force of the impact, and the heavier the vehicle, the greater the impact. When a heavy truck collides with a car, those in the smaller, lighter vehicle will suffer a disproportionate share of the impact and are likely to be much more severely injured.

Searcy Denney Fights for Full Recovery for Injuries in Head-On Collisions

Many different types of injuries can result when the human body is exposed to the trauma of a head-on collision. These injuries are often much more severe than they would have been if the vehicles had collided in a way that deflected some of the force or enabled the structure of the vehicles to absorb more of the impact in the crumple zone.

Head Injuries

Head-on collisions often cause traumatic brain injuries and other types of damage to the head, face, and teeth. Traumatic brain injuries can take time to develop as swelling in the brain damages essential functions. Someone who appears to be relatively unharmed right after an accident can be suffering from life-threatening brain damage that only becomes apparent later.

An experienced car accident lawyer knows that in many cases, traumatic brain injuries result in permanent loss of brain function, preventing victims from functioning as they did before the accident. They may be unable to concentrate, speak properly, think logically, or remember information. They often suffer headaches, behavioral changes, and loss of motor skills. Their quality of life deteriorates, and they are often unable to work or even manage the functions of daily life without assistance.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Damage to the spinal cord often leads to paralysis that may affect large parts of the body. This paralysis could potentially heal but is frequently permanent, even with prompt medical attention and rehabilitation. At Searcy Denney Tallahassee, we fight to ensure that victims suffering from these and other debilitating injuries receive full damages that will provide for their needs going forward and provide some measure of compensation for the reduction in their quality of life.

Injuries to the Neck and Back

Head-on collisions commonly cause injuries all along the spine, leaving victims struggling with constant pain in the neck, back, or both. The damage to spinal discs and other components of the neck and back often causes tissues to deteriorate further as time passes so that the pain and reduction in mobility get worse in the future instead of better. Our team works hard to ensure that victims receive compensation to make up for the future effects of their injuries.

Damage to Internal Organs

Like traumatic brain injuries, damage to internal organs is often not immediately apparent and can take time to develop symptoms. Vital organs are frequently punctured, torn, or knocked out of position during a head-on collision, potentially resulting in permanent damage.

Work with a Car Accident Lawyer Who Knows How to Obtain Full Compensation

A head-on collision will change the lives of accident victims and their families. No amount of money can make up for pain or restore the quality of life lost, but gaining full compensation that accounts for all of the different effects of the injuries provides a sense of justice and gives you the resources necessary for a brighter future.

You may be entitled to separate compensation for a number of different effects, such as:

• Past medical expenses
• Future medical needs
• Modifications to the home to accommodate injuries
• Caregivers
• Wages lost due to time missed from work
• Amounts to make up for wages you might lose in the future

However, the largest amounts of compensation are often provided to compensate for factors that don’t have a direct cost, such as your pain, suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. If a head-on collision is caused by someone acting with extreme recklessness, your Tallahassee car accident lawyer may be able to request additional punitive damages as well.

Put the Team at Searcy Denney to Work for You After a Head-On Collision

Even when injuries from a head-on collision are so severe that they lead to death, it is still necessary to prove that the negligent or reckless conduct of another person caused the accident. This requires evidence, and it can be extremely difficult for an accident victim or family members to collect and preserve evidence right after the catastrophe.

When you work with the dedicated and knowledgeable attorneys at Searcy Denney, however, our team can begin investigating and gathering evidence right away to build the strongest case for recovery. We can also handle questions from insurance companies and investigators, avoiding potential problems and allowing you time to focus on rebuilding your life.

To get started with a free consultation and case evaluation, call us at 888-549-7011 or contact us online now.