Urbana Head-On Collisions Lawyer
When two vehicles are traveling in opposite directions and one of the vehicles crosses double-yellow lines or a median, or when a motorist turns the wrong way down a one-way street, a devastating head-on collision can occur. Many of these crashes occur at high speeds, and vehicle occupants frequently suffer debilitating and life-altering injuries. It is critical to find out more about filing a claim and holding the at-fault driver accountable. Contact our experienced Urbana head-on collisions lawyer to learn more about seeking compensation after a severe or fatal head-on crash.
How Do Head-On Collisions Happen in Urbana?
The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that head-on collisions account for more than 28 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crash types involving two or more vehicles. In other words, while head-on collisions are not especially common in relation to the overall number of traffic collisions, these types of accidents are disproportionately responsible for a very high number of traffic deaths. How do most head-on collisions occur in Illinois? There are various causes, including but not limited to:
- Distracted driving, which can lead a motorist to drift across center lanes into oncoming traffic;
- Fatigue or drowsy driving, which is often a cause of a motorist drifting across center lanes on a highway into oncoming traffic;
- Intoxicated driving, which can result in a motorist driving across center lanes, driving over a median into oncoming traffic, entering a one-way street or a highway ramp in the wrong direction, or even driving in the wrong-direction lane altogether;
- Aggressive driving, including attempting to unsafely pass a vehicle on a two-lane road;
- Dangerous road conditions that result in a driver swerving into oncoming traffic; or
- Inclement weather, particularly conditions that result in low visibility, which can make it difficult for a driver to see clearly while driving.
Seeking Compensation After an Urbana Head-On Collision
There are multiple ways you may be able to seek compensation after a head-on collision, including:
- Filing a third-party insurance claim through the at-fault driver’s insurance;
- Filing a first-party auto insurance claim through your own policy; and/or
- Filing a lawsuit against the party responsible for the head-on collision.
Timeline for an Urbana Head-On Collision Lawsuit
Under Illinois law, most types of car accident lawsuits have a two-year statute of limitations. For an injury lawsuit following a head-on collision, you will need to file your lawsuit within two years from the date of the accident. If you lost a loved one in a head-on collision and need to file a wrongful death claim, the clock on the statute of limitations will start on the date of death.
Contact Patel Law, PC
Head-on collisions are often deadly, especially when these accidents occur at high speeds. If you were injured in a head-on crash, or if someone you love was killed in a wrong-way accident, you should seek advice from an attorney about filing a claim. Contact an experienced Urbana head-on collisions lawyer today for more information about personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits after a head-on accident in Illinois.
