Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous of all car accidents. With the extreme forces involved, when one driver leaves another helpless to avoid a head-on collision, the consequences will often include permanent physical injuries and a lifetime of pain and suffering. Additionally, while head-on collisions account for just two percent of all motor vehicle collisions, statistics show that they are the cause of approximately 10 percent of all accident-related fatalities.
FINANCIAL COMPENSATION FOR HEAD-ON COLLISIONS IN FLORIDA
The financial and non-financial losses from a head-on collision can be substantial. While most accident victims focus on the immediate effects of their injuries or their loved one’s death, it is the long-term effects that can have the greatest overall impact for injured individuals and grieving families.
COMPENSATION FOR TRAUMATIC INJURIES FROM HEAD-ON COLLISIONS
In non-fatal head-on accident cases, the compensation available to injured drivers and passengers will typically include:
- Current and future medical bills and prescription costs
- Other current and future out-of-pocket expenses
- Loss of income
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Emotional trauma
- Loss of society, support, companionship and enjoyment of life
COMPENSATION FOR FATAL HEAD-ON COLLISIONS
In Florida, the damages available in wrongful death claims can include:
- Medical bills for your loved one’s treatment
- Lost income and loss of future earnings
- Lost health insurance, Social Security and other benefits
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship, support, guidance, love and affection
- Loss of childcare, housekeeping, security and other services
- Any damages your loved one could have recovered had he or she survived the accident
Regardless of the type of claim you need to pursue, protecting your rights will require experienced and committed legal representation.
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