Head-on collision accidents can cause significant impairment, both physically and financially. When this kind of unexpected tragedy strikes, the skilled and dedicated lawyers at Rutter Mills are ready to jump into action. We take a firm stand against insurance companies who make low-ball offers to ensure you receive the money you need to get back on track.
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Virginia follows a fault-based system; those who are injured have the right to pursue compensation from the party at fault. In addition, being even minimally to blame can bar your recovery. Therefore, it is crucial to your claim to understand who is legally to blame for the crash.
In the typical head-on crash, at least one driver is liable, because the most common causes are related to avoidable human mistakes. A head-on collision attorney at Rutter Mills undertakes a thorough investigation into the evidence available to establish an accident’s cause, and therefore the ultimate issue of liability. This is a crucial step in the process of advocating for complete compensation.
Head-on collisions cause a disproportionately high number of fatal car accidents due to the forces involved; two vehicles that strike head-on when they are both traveling 50 miles per hour each experience the same force that they would experience if striking a wall at 100 miles per hour.
An injured party has the right to pursue compensation that would put him or her, as much as possible, in the same position as they would be in if it were not for the liable party’s actions.
In the most severe accidents, the close family members who experience the devastating loss of their loved one may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit and/or a survivorship action. A wrongful death claim compensates the family for their own losses, including the lost emotional and financial support of their loved one, as well as reimbursement for funeral and burial expenses. If death was not immediate, a survivorship action can provide the estate with compensation for the claims that lost loved one would have been eligible to bring, including for medical bills and any pain and suffering between the time of the crash and death. Those who have experienced a non-fatal car accident injury may be eligible to recover for both economic and non-economic losses.
Obtaining full compensation requires helping insurance adjusters and juries understand the full impact of an injury. When you work with a car accident attorney at Rutter Mills, we build your most persuasive case so you are not left short-changed.
Like many auto accidents, the first step in receiving compensation for injuries is through an insurance claim. It is helpful to speak with a head-on collision car accident lawyer before this process begins because insurance adjusters are eager to close a file by paying as little as possible. You need a forceful representative to fight for what you are truly owed.
In a fault-based state like Virginia, the non-liable party injured in a head-on crash generally brings a third-party claim against the insurance company of the at-fault party.
If you or a loved one are injured in a crash and the at-fault party is uninsured or underinsured, you may need to investigate the assets of the other driver to determine whether to pursue compensation against him or her personally, or whether to bring a claim under your own insurance policy if you have coverage that allows it. If either the at-fault party’s insurer (or the driver personally) or your insurer disputes the issues of liability or the value of the claim, it may be necessary to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
When a head-on collision disrupts your life, you need a serious Virginia car accident attorney who is willing to take a firm stand for your rights. The caring yet aggressive personal injury lawyers at Rutter Mills instill confidence at a time when your life is flux. From our offices in Norfolk and Newport News, we proudly serve those in the Hampton Roads area who have been injured by someone else’s carelessness. Call today for a free case review and to see how much your case is worth.
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