Some of the most devastating types of accidents victims can endure are head-on collisions. When the front of a vehicle slams into the front end of your car, the astronomical force of the crash can cause catastrophic and even fatal injuries. The at-fault party should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
The more severe your injuries are, the more you can expect to recover if your case is successful. Your dedicated Okemos head-on accident lawyer with White Law PLLC can review the extent of your injuries and potential legal options when you contact our office to request a free consultation. While the type of injuries you sustained may not impact the outcome of your case, the extent of your injuries will.
Head-On Collisions Cause Life-Threatening and Debilitating Injuries
Head-on collisions have the power to cause fatal injuries. Survivors of head-on car accidents often report life-threatening trauma and catastrophic injury or permanent disability. These injuries often have a lasting impact on the victim’s lives and may make it difficult or impossible for them to resume life as it was prior to the collision.
Examining the type of injuries you sustained will help your personal injury attorney determine the value of your claim. We may also be able to prove the collision occurred and, ultimately, who is responsible for causing the injuries sustained. Here are some of the most common injuries our head-on-accident clients have reported over the years:
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Dental Trauma and Facial Damage
During a head-on collision, your face may slam into the dashboard or steering wheel or be crushed when the airbags deploy. This can cause severe facial damage and dental trauma, resulting in broken facial bones, disfigurement, broken teeth, blindness, and even broken jaws. Victims often require expensive surgical intervention, including reconstructive surgery, to address permanent disfigurement and improve confidence and appearance.
Spinal Cord and Back Injuries
Back and spinal cord injuries are some of the most devastating injuries head-on collision victims endure. The impact of these injuries can make it difficult to complete daily living tasks, care for your family, and even earn a living. The severity of your back and spinal cord injuries will determine how much compensation your head-on accident claim is worth.
Many injury victims report swelling, damage, and tearing in the muscles, nerves, and discs along the spinal column. These injuries can cause debilitating pain, reduced mobility and functionality, or even partial or complete paralysis. Unfortunately, if the spinal cord is severed, you may be dealing with permanent paralysis, which could permanently alter the course of your life.
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Whiplash
Soft tissue injuries, including whiplash, do not only occur in rear-end car accidents. Whiplash is one of the most common injuries victims of head-on collisions suffer. When a vehicle crashes into the front end of your vehicle, your head may continue traveling forward and then rapidly snap back at the moment of impact.
Chronic pain, nerve damage, muscle tearing, and limited mobility can continue to impact victim’s lives even with treatment. Many head-on collision victims are not aware of the severity of their injuries until their symptoms worsen in the days following the collision. Whiplash is not always a minor injury, so you should get medical attention as soon as possible if you believe you are dealing with this type of soft tissue injury.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injuries are known for being some of the most devastating types of injuries car accident victims can suffer. You could be dealing with speech impairment, behavioral changes, extreme headaches, memory loss, and many other symptoms depending on which portion of the brain has been injured. Unfortunately, even with treatment, TBI victims may continue to struggle with the fallout of their injuries for the rest of their lives.
Blunt-Force Trauma
Head-on car accidents often cause passengers and motorists’ heads to slam into the windows, steering column, and dashboard within the vehicle. Loose objects within the car can also cause blunt-force trauma to the head and vital organs and result in serious bone breaks. The force of the accident can also cause airbags to deploy and seatbelts to constrict, resulting in further blunt forest trauma injuries.
Chest Injuries
Injuries to the chest can often take your breath away and result in severe bodily injury. In addition to severe bruising, you could be dealing with a broken collarbone or ribs or have serious internal injuries that occur when you are crushed during a head-on collision. This happens most often in motor vehicles that do not have “crumple zones” and lack the strong structural features expected from modern-day cars, trucks, and SUVs.
Broken and Fractured Bones
Broken bones are not taken as seriously as they should be. While a bone break can be temporary and allow you to get back to your life quickly, not all broken bones heal the same. Depending on the circumstances of your case, your broken bone injuries could be so severe that you can no longer participate in activities you previously loved, work, or take care of yourself for your family.
You may need to endure extensive rehabilitation, surgical reconstruction, and continued medical treatment if you hope to regain as much functionality and mobility as possible. Even with treatment, many head-on collision victims report continued symptoms related to their broken and fractured bones years after the accident. For this reason, you can rely on your head-on collision attorney to demand just compensation for your broken bone injuries.
Get Help from an Okemos Car Accident Lawyer with White Law PLLC Today
If you have endured another type of injury after being struck head-on, you may still have the right to compensation for your damages. Your trial-proven car accident attorney at White Law PLLC will work tirelessly to build a compelling case against those responsible and get the most out of your claim.
Connect with our legal team to schedule a free and confidential consultation today. You can reach us by phone or through our quick contact form to get started. You can rely on us to support you through the claims process and help you get through these difficult times.
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