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(314) 500-HURTHead-on Collision Lawyer in St Louis. Head on collisions are one of the most serious car accidents and frequently result in severe injuries. You need a seasoned attorney who understands both the physics and legal aspects of the accident. Call a Burger Law St. Louis head-on collision lawyer today at [wdac-phone] or contact us online.
If you or a loved one was injured in a head-on collision in St. Louis, or anywhere in Missouri or Illinois, see how much your claim may be worth by using our free personal injury calculator.
The head on collision accident lawyers at Burger Law are proud to fight the recovery of the injured in St Louis and throughout Missouri and Illinois. Here at Burger Law, we will provide you with support and guidance throughout the entirety of your claim. We have recovered over $180 millions dollars in compensation for those injured through another’s negligence, and we are ready to fight for your full recovery.
Nationwide, head-on collisions account for roughly 10 percent of all traffic fatalities, despite making up only about two percent of all crashes. In 2020, in accidents between two passenger vehicles, head-on collisions accounted for 13,845 deaths or 58 percent of fatalities between multiple passenger vehicles.
According to the Missouri Traffic Safety Compendium, there were 4,949 “front to front” crashes in 2021, 2,056 of which resulted in injury and 118 of which were fatal car crashes. Despite making up just 3.46 percent of vehicle collisions, they accounted for 8.41 percent of injuries and 30.33 percent of fatalities.
The force of head-on collisions is what makes them so dangerous. Both vehicles hit each other at full speed, often at high speeds. The driver and front seat passenger are at increased risk of having glass or shrapnel hit them, taking the blow of a collapsing car or flying out the front window if they were not wearing a seatbelt.
Generally, you can make a recovery for two types of damages: economic damages, which compensate you for your financial loss, and non-economic damages, which compensate you for the less tangible ways your injury has affected your life.
Economic damages refer to lost wages, medical bills and any out-of-pocket expenses you incurred because of your injuries. Basically, anything you have a receipt or a bill for because of your injuries. If your injuries require future treatment, such as further surgeries or replacements for assistive devices, an experienced St. Louis head-on collision lawyer will make sure that is included in your settlement or verdict too. If you can no longer earn a living as you used to because of your injuries, you can also receive compensation for the money you would have earned.
Non-economic damages compensate you for the physical pain and emotional distress your injuries caused. These damages are often referred to as “pain and suffering,” but also include compensation for any:
You need an aggressive and skilled car accident lawyer to ensure an insurance adjuster or jury understands the full extent of how your injuries have affected you and your daily life. You can learn more about how pain and suffering is calculated here.
While not common, you may also be eligible for punitive damages if the other driver’s behavior was especially egregious, for instance if they were drunk or driving recklessly.
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Because of the severe injuries that head-on collisions can cause, you almost always need a lawyer to fight for the full compensation you are owed. Some minor claims can be settled without the help of a lawyer, but the more severe your injuries and the more lost wages and medical bills you have, the more an insurance adjuster will try to deceive you and devalue your claim. Our St. Louis head-on collision attorneys know how to combat insurance adjusters’ tricks and get you the full compensation you deserve. As part of what our car accident lawyers will do when you hire us, we will:
If you tragically lost a loved on in a head-on collision in St. Louis, our St. Louis wrongful death lawyers will stand by your side to achieve justice and provide you with financial security.
Head-on collisions mostly occur when one driver crosses over the center line and crashes into another vehicle. This can happen for a variety of reasons:
Whatever the cause of your head-on crash in St. Louis, our car accident lawyers will know how to investigate and how to prove negligence and hold the liable parties accountable for your injuries.
Our St. Louis head-on collision attorneys insist on nothing but full compensation for our clients’ injuries. Let us handle the legal aspect of your case so you can focus on healing. With over 70 years of combined litigation and trial experience, Burger Law’s personal injury lawyers know how to get great results for our clients. Call us today at [wdac-phone] or fill out our online form for a free consultation.
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This law firm is absolutely amazing. They took on my case, when nobody else would! They fought hard for me when it seemed there was no hope. They kept me informed and always asked for my input before making decisions on my case. Gary puts himself into every case unlike most law firm owners. Gary and his team really care about every one of their clients, and fights hard to get you a fair settlement. They actually won my case out of court, and then reduced my fees to make sure I could get my car fixed and be able to get back to some normality. I would recommend Burger Law over and above any other firm! If you go somewhere else you aren’t getting the best!
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