The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) reported in a study published in 2005 that "one of the most severe types of crashes occurs when a vehicle shifts into an opposing traffic lane and crashes head-on with an oncoming vehicle." The AASHTO also stated that many or most head-on collisions happen on rural two-lane highways and freeways with narrow medians. If you have been injured in a head-on collision, or if someone you love has been injured or killed in a head-on collision, a lawyer can be instrumental in helping you recover the financial resources you need. For almost 30 years, people across the Chicago metro area have sought out Klest Injury Law Firm. We provide powerful, personal legal representation for people injured in all types of accidents.
Who Is Liable? After a Chicago Head-on Car Accident, Attorney Joe Klest Can Help You Get Answers — and Compensation
From the point of view of the driver who was in the correct lane, it might seem that there should be no question of liability. The car or truck in the wrong lane must have been completely at fault, right? Unfortunately, even in situations where liability appears to be obvious, many insurance companies will try to avoid paying out full benefits even for a head-on collision. They may allege that the driver should have kept a more vigilant lookout and taken actions to avert the disaster when the other driver crossed the centerline.
Even in the case of a head-on collision when you or your loved one occupied the correct lane, do not accept payments or sign waivers before talking to an attorney. Beware of negotiating with insurance claims adjusters on your own. This is a job best left to an experienced attorney.
Take Action After a Schaumburg Crossover Collision · Attorneys at Klest Injury Law Firm Are Ready to Talk to You
Contact our personal injury attorneys at 866-264-7639 to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your car accident claim after a head-on collision, a T-bone collision or a rear-ender. We take all car accident injury or wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorneys' fees unless we recover damages for you.
