All car accidents are dangerous. However, head-on collisions are especially damaging to the human body. As a result, they are also more likely to cause death and serious injury. While these crashes can often lead to larger payouts, there is no average head-on collision settlement value.
Because every head-on collision is different, there’s no average or typical settlement amount. The only way to get a reliable estimate is by consulting with a car accident lawyer.
Generally speaking, the amount of compensation you can recover after a car accident is tied more closely to your injuries and other expenses than it is to the type of collision you were involved in. However, head-on collisions are considered to be the deadliest type of traffic accident for a number of reasons, including the following:
Head-on collisions are more likely than other kinds of crashes to lead to serious (and expensive) injuries. You don’t always get more compensation for head-on collisions, but the sheer destruction they cause often translates to higher settlements.
Trying to find an average settlement for a head-on collision is futile. However, you might start to better understand your case if you examine the many factors that determine the compensation you receive.
As a no-fault state, New York makes it a bit more challenging than many other states to file a lawsuit. The following are just some of the rules that apply:
In New York, a “serious injury” is defined as one that causes at least one of the following forms of harm:
Unless you’re a personal injury lawyer, it can be extremely difficult to look at the list above and determine whether you may legally sue for economic damages, non-economic damages, or both. A car accident lawyer can discuss your case with you and help you understand your options.
If you’ve been hurt in a head-on collision, we can help you figure out your next steps. Call Tucker Lawyers at (516) 399-2364 to book your free consultation.
Medical bills can be significant even for minor injuries. However, in a head-on collision, you may be facing especially lofty medical costs. If you are able to file a successful lawsuit for serious injury, you should also be able to recover compensation for ongoing rehabilitation and future medical care.
After any serious car accident, you’re likely to be left unable to work for a significant time period. Your attorney can help you calculate how much compensation you’re owed for missing work. If your injuries are so severe that they have caused some level of permanent disability, you also might be able to receive compensation for your loss of future earning capacity.
New York uses a “comparative negligence” model. This means that you can try to recover damages as long as you were less than 100% at fault for the accident. However, if you are awarded compensation, the court will reduce it by your percentage of fault.
Depending on how much PIP coverage you have, you may be able to pay for most of your medical care yourself. In most cases, though, you will need to sue the other driver to cover your other damages. But what if your damages exceed that driver’s policy limit, too? In this case, you may be able to file a claim against your own uninsured/underinsured motorist policy.
It’s easy to feel alone after a serious car accident. You’re likely unable to work and facing piling medical bills. It may feel impossible to do anything but rest and focus on healing. However, if you can gather the strength to call us, and we take your case, our team will handle the logistics.
If a negligent driver caused a head-on collision, they should be held accountable — and you should be able to recover the financial support you need to heal. Call Tucker Lawyers at (516) 399-2364 to set up your free consultation.
