If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a head-on collision in Michigan, the car accident attorneys at Miller, Tischler & Vislosky, P.C. are here for you. We are committed to defending your right to just compensation if you were harmed due to the negligence of another driver. We have the experience and track record of successful outcomes demonstrating that we can obtain the settlement you deserve.
Of all the car accidents we deal with, head-on collisions are by far the most dangerous. Such collisions result in more deaths than any other type of crash. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the fatality rate for head-on collisions is over 50 percent. When victims do survive head-on collisions, they are often dealing with catastrophic injuries, emotional trauma, and enormous medical expenses. In either case, such accidents can create a tremendous burden for the families of those harmed, as well as on the victims themselves.
If you are living in the aftermath of a head-on collision, you are no doubt overwhelmed and confused about how to proceed. Contacting Miller, Tischler & Vislosky, P.C. will immediately provide you with some measure of control over the situation. When you call us, one of our knowledgeable, compassionate attorneys will put you at ease. We’ll take over all communications with insurance adjusters and opposing attorneys so that you can rest and recover.
Well aware that medical bills and other expenses are piling up at the same time that you are unable to work, we will charge you no attorney fee until we win you damages.
Head-on collisions are, as you would expect, terribly dangerous to drivers and passengers. When another vehicle is aiming right at your car, especially at a high speed, there’s no time to react to avoid the crash. Therefore, the lives of you and your passengers depends on the existing safety measures of:
There is always the possibility that a head-on collision has resulted from a mechanical malfunction or a medical event of one of the drivers. Several head-on collisions were the result of gross negligence or recklessness. In fact, most head-on collisions involve one of the drivers driving on the wrong side of the road or traveling the wrong way on a highway entrance/exit ramp. Too often, the egregious misjudgment behind the act is that the offending driver:
Comparative negligence allows for the possibility that more than one person bears legal responsibility for the crash. It is possible, for example, that even though the other driver hit your vehicle head-on, you were driving while intoxicated or with your headlights off. Comparative negligence laws vary from state to state. In Michigan, comparative negligence laws differ for economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages include actual expenses, such as lost income and medical expenses.
Non-economic damages include less tangible losses, such as pain and suffering.
The court will determine whether there is some fault on your end and state it as a percentage.
For economic damages, your settlement will be reduced by your percentage of fault (even if you are found to be more than 50 percent at fault). On the other hand, if your percentage of fault is found to be more than 50 percent, Michigan law will bar you from receiving any non-economic damages. Don’t worry, though. Our head-on collision attorneys have the sharp negotiation and litigation skills to be persuasive so that you receive just compensation.
Once you become our client, we will be laser-focused on obtaining the damages you deserve which may include:
Our goal is always to go above and beyond your expectations. We will:
The sooner you get in touch with Miller, Tischler & Vislosky, P.C., the better. For one thing, there is a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Michigan. For another, there are several advantages to having strong legal representation early on in the process when: police reports are easy to locate; medical records are readily available; witness memories are still clear, and material evidence can still be gathered. Most important, getting in touch with us will give you the sense of relief and empowerment you need to move forward.
