Chicago Head-On Collision Lawyer

Few words strike fear in hearts like “head-on collision.” The crash force of an accident doubles when two moving vehicles strike head-on, making an accident with both vehicles traveling at only 50 miles per hour the same as a collision with an obstacle at 100 miles per hour.

If you suffered injuries in a head-on collision in Chicago or a close family member was killed in a head-on collision, call the experienced Chicago car accident attorneys at Smith LaCien LLP to learn about your rights.

Why Choose Smith LaCien LLP As Your Chicago Head-On Collision Law Firm?

Smith LaCien has a track record of success with exceptional results in securing over $3 billion in settlements and jury verdicts for injured clients. More than 150 clients have recovered at least $1 million, including a recent $17.5 million in a car accident brain injury case. With Smith LaCien, you can expect:

• A free consultation and contingency-based payment, so you pay nothing until your lawyer recovers compensation for you
• Founding attorneys Todd Smith and Brian LaCien have dedicated their careers to advocating for injury victims harmed through the negligent or reckless action of others
• A personalized strategy to recover the maximum compensation available to you, and an entire legal staff behind your case

With Smith LaCien, you’ll have access to renowned accident reconstruction specialists and medical experts to support your case, making a compelling claim for your full and fair compensation.

What Are the Common Causes of Head-On Collisions In Chicago?

Head-on collisions made up only about 29.9% of two-car collisions, but resulted in about 5,800 fatalities in a single recent year. Head-on collisions only happen when one vehicle strays out of the correct lane, most commonly under the following circumstances:

• A speeding driver loses control and drifts into an oncoming lane
• A driver takes a curve at too high a speed, entering the oncoming lane
• A driver makes a wide turn
• Improper passing
• Drowsy driving
• Impaired driving
• Distracted driving
• Entering a one-way street or a divided highway in the wrong direction

In a head-on collision, the driver and front seat passengers in both vehicles face the highest risk of serious or catastrophic injuries. Under Illinois’ fault-based car accident laws, the driver who caused the head-on collision is liable for property damage and injury costs through their auto insurance; however, it often takes compelling evidence of the driver’s liability to make a successful claim.

What Can I Recover in a Head-On Collision Case in Chicago?

Head-on collisions cause some of the most severe car accident injuries in Chicago. Even an injury victim fortunate enough to suffer only mild injuries has a right to recover compensation for an emergency room bill and a few days of lost pay. A motorist who suffers a grave injury may face life-altering consequences.

Common damages recovered in a successful head-on collision claim include the following:

• Reimbursement for medical expenses
• Future medical expenses
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Lost earnings
• Future income loss or diminished future earning ability
• Compensation for pain and suffering

Many head-on collision victims face catastrophic injuries. In these cases, additional compensation is available for permanent injuries such as loss of limb, disfigurement, loss of hearing, vision loss, the loss of an organ, or loss of enjoyment of life. Wrongful death compensation may be available for the immediate surviving family member of a fatally injured victim after a Chicago head-on collision.

Call Smith LaCien LLP to Learn About Your Right to Financial Recovery

Don’t leave your car accident claim in the hands of insurance adjusters who are paid to protect the company’s profits at your expense. Instead, call the Chicago injury attorneys at Smith LaCien LLP for legal representation that prioritizes your best interests with assertive legal counsel throughout the process.