Head-On Collision Lawyers in St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois

Do I Need a St. Louis Head-On Collision Lawyer?

Because of the severe injuries that head-on collisions can cause, you almost always need a lawyer to fight for the full compensation you are owed. Some minor claims can be settled without the help of a lawyer, but the more severe your injuries and the more lost wages and medical bills you have, the more an insurance adjuster will try to deceive you and devalue your claim. Our St. Louis head-on collision attorneys know how to combat insurance adjusters' tricks and get you the full compensation you deserve. As part of what our car accident lawyers will do when you hire us, we will:

• Conduct a full investigation into your case, including using our network of crash experts to prove how the accident occurred
• Determine if there are multiple liable parties, for instance a manufacturer if you or the other driver's steering system gave out, or a municipality if a road was poorly designed
• Calculate the full extent of your damages
• Handle all negotiation, documentation, communication and litigation so you can focus on healing
• Offer you sound legal counsel based on our experience and expertise
• Fight for a full recovery in negotiations and mediation
• File a lawsuit and take the fight in front of a jury if we have to

If you tragically lost a loved on in a head-on collision in St. Louis, our St. Louis wrongful death lawyers will stand by your side to achieve justice and provide you with financial security.

What Causes Head-On Collisions in St. Louis, MO?

Head-on collisions mostly occur when one driver crosses over the center line and crashes into another vehicle. This can happen for a variety of reasons:

• Drunk driving — Driving while intoxicated lowers a driver's reaction time, coordination and vision, making it more difficult for the driver to stay in their lane.
• Drowsy driving — Studies have shown that drowsy driving has a similar effect as drunk driving.
• Speeding — Speeding reduces a driver's reaction time and makes them more likely to lose control of their vehicle.
• Distracted driving — Driver's who take their eyes and attention off the road may drift across the center line without noticing.
• Overtaking a vehicle — A driver may try to pass a driver in front of them when it was not safe to do so.
• Low visibility — At night in poorly lighted places, or in inclement weather like fog or snow, a driver may accidentally go the wrong way on a street.
• Taking a curb too fast — We are supposed to slow down when taking steep curves for a reason. Drivers who take a turn too fast may not see another car coming and may accidentally drift into the center line.
• Swerving — A driver may cross into the opposite lane in an attempt to avoid hitting a pedestrian or animal.

Whatever the cause of your head-on crash in St. Louis, our car accident lawyers will know how to investigate and how to prove negligence and hold the liable parties accountable for your injuries.