In Mecklenburg County alone, there are 37,1i5 crashes per year on average, and 18,500 include injuries. Head-on car accident injury claims are often severe, involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones and more.
You have a right to compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, lost future wages and punitive damages. North Carolina has a statute of limitations of 3 years for personal injury claims, though with our help, we would investigate if you have a claim much earlier. We’ll uphold your rights and fight back against insurance companies that don’t want to pay a fair settlement.
Contact a head-on car accident injury lawyer in Charlotte from Edwards Injury Law.
Case Illustration
Tim is a 32-year-old who lives in Dilworth and decided to leave Charlotte for the weekend and head to Raleigh to meet a good friend. He heads to I-85N. Before he’s able to get onto the Interstate, an opposing driver crosses the center line and hits his driver’s side head-on.
While Tim was going the speed limit, the other driver was speeding.
The impact of the accident caused Tim’s head to violently snap back, and before his head hit the steering wheel, the airbag went off. While he was saved from a concussion, he was left with:
- Broken vertebrae in his neck
- Broken nose
- Jaw injury
Unfortunately, the opposing driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered life-threatening injuries.
Tim will be out of work for quite some time and will require extensive medical care due to his spinal injury. Doctors believe he will walk again and be able to maintain function, but he will need physical therapy for a few months. Add on medical bills and lost work, and Tim can’t focus on his recovery.
What Types of Injuries Do Head-On Car Accidents Cause?
Head-on collisions can cause significant, severe injuries of varying degrees. Parties involved may experience:
- Back injuries
- Broken bones
- Burns (often from deploying airbags)
- Internal injuries
- Lacerations (often severe from broken glass)
- Limb Loss or Amputation
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic head injuries
- Whiplash
Head-on collisions have such force that many drivers and passengers are ejected from the vehicle. Sadly, fault may be difficult to determine if there are no witnesses or footage of the accident.
Determining Fault in NC Car Accidents
Determining fault in head-on car accident injury claims can be complex. Your attorney will review all of the facts and evidence to get a clearer picture of what happened and who is at fault for the crash.
Evidence used to determine fault can include:
- Eyewitness testimony
- Police accident reports
- Photos and video footage of the accident scene, injuries and damage
- Footage from surveillance or traffic cameras
- Medical records from the treatment of your injuries
- Vehicle damage reports
North Carolina is a contributory negligence state, which means that if you contributed to the accident in any way, you may not be able to seek compensation for your injuries in a liability claim. The state’s strict rules make it even more imperative to work with an experienced attorney.
What Damages are Available in a Head-On Car Accident Cause?
If you were injured in a head-on car accident, you may be able to pursue a number of damages, including:
- Medical bills, including the cost of doctor’s visits, ER visits, surgeries, hospitalization, medications, medical equipment and other treatment-related costs.
- Loss of future income if you suffer long-term injuries and are unable to return to your job.
- Lost wages if your injuries forced you to take time off of work.
- Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering or emotional trauma.
Depending on the circumstances of the accident, punitive damages may also be awarded if the opposing party was grossly negligent.
What is My Case Worth?
Head-on car accident injury claims often involve serious injuries that require extensive treatment and rehabilitation. You may be facing temporary or permanent disability as a result of your injuries.
The extent of your injuries and their impact on the quality of your life will be two important factors in determining the value of your case.
Generally, the more serious the injuries, the more valuable the case.
Other factors that will affect your case value include the cost of:
- Medical care to treat your injuries
- Rehabilitation to recover
- Lost income from missing work
- The loss of future earnings if you can’t return to your job
- Adaptive devices and modifications to your home if your mobility is impaired
Non-economic damages may also be included, which are more difficult to value. These include:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of activities
- Emotional anguish
Valuing an injury claim is complex. An experienced attorney will know how to evaluate the cost and impact of your injuries to value your case accurately.
Contact Edwards Injury Law Today for a Case Evaluation
If you were injured in a head-on car accident, Edwards Injury Law can help you pursue compensation for medical care, lost wages, emotional trauma and other damages.
We are a black- and veteran-owned firm committed to giving clients a voice and fighting for their best interests. As a continually client-centric firm, we share in our client’s goals and aim to achieve the best possible outcome in every case.
Let our firm handle your claim and negotiations with the insurance company, so you can focus on what’s most important: healing.
Contact Edwards Injury Law today to schedule a case evaluation and learn more about how we can help with your claim.
