Brooklyn Head-on Collision Attorney
New York law firm fights for compensation for car crash victims
Head-on collisions are among the most injurious types of motor vehicle accidents. If you’re hurt in such an accident in New York City due in whole or in part to the fault of another driver, you can count on a Brooklyn head-on collision attorney from Goldberg Sager & Associates to hold the negligent party liable and win the damages that you deserve.
Common causes of head-on collisions in Brooklyn
Head-on collisions are frequently the result of careless or reckless driving. You may be hit by a drunk driver or by one who is:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Driving while fatigued
Any of these types of misconduct can cause a driver to lose control, cross a center line or drift into the opposite lane of traffic. A heads-on collision can also result from making a turn into the path of an oncoming or stationary vehicle in a cross street.
Typical injuries from head-on collisions
Head-on accidents can cause serious injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries, such as cervical strain (whiplash)
- Broken bones
In the worst-case scenario, a head-on collision can be fatal.
Determining fault for a head-on collision in New York
New York follows a rule of pure comparative negligence for automobile accident liability. This means each driver’s potential damages are reduced by that driver’s percentage of fault. Even if you were partly to blame for causing the crash, you may be able to win partial damages from the other driver and from the other vehicle’s owner. If the other driver was working at the time of the crash, their employer may also be liable for damages. Other potentially liable parties can include mechanics or maintenance providers who worked on either vehicle.
Wrongful death claim after a fatal head-on car accident
When someone is killed in a head-on collision due to a motorist’s negligence, certain of the decedent’s surviving family members may bring a wrongful death action seeking damages to recover losses they suffered as a result of the death, such as:
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of the decedent’s future income
- Loss of consortium or companionship
The personal representative of the decedent’s estate may bring a survival action, seeking damages that decedent could have recovered had he or she survived the accident. These include:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
A Brooklyn wrongful death lawyer can bring a single lawsuit that combines both of these causes of action.
How our Brooklyn car accident lawyer will build a strong case
As your attorneys, we will investigate to identify the causes of the accident and the potentially liable parties. During the lawsuit, we gather further evidence through the court process known as discovery, requesting relevant documents and questioning the defendants and other witnesses. Meanwhile, we make sure you are given proper medical diagnoses to assess the full extent of your injuries. Whenever possible, we seek a fair and adequate settlement, but we will not hesitate to go to trial if necessary.
