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Early on April 7th, two vehicles smashed into each other on Interstate 11 in Las Vegas. According to recent reports, both one man and one woman were fatally injured as a result of the collision.
Nevada State Police confirmed that the crash happened at around 6:43 A.M. near mile marker 12. The two cars were traveling in opposite directions at the time of the head-on crash. The two adults were both declared deceased at the scene.
Due to the severity of the crash, both travel lanes in I-11 were closed down for several hours as the roadway was cleared and investigations were conducted. The roadways were finally opened around 12:15 P.M. Since investigations are ongoing, it remains unclear whether impairment had anything to do with the crash.
Typically, head-on collisions are some of the most dangerous types of car accidents to experience because of the location of the impact and the head-on nature of the crash. These collisions cause the front end of the car, typically the driver’s side, to take on the brunt of the force of the impact. Air bags will deploy, and occupants are thrown forward. Passengers may smash into the car’s interior or an airbag. Both cars are likely to start rotating and spinning rapidly, which will further thrust passengers around the damaged car.
On average, four people are killed for every three fatal head-on collisions that occur, and many of these fatalities occur on rural highways where the legal speed limits are higher.
How to Respond to a Loved One’s Fatal Head-On Collision
Do you have a loved one who was recently fatally wounded in a head-on collision? If so, then we offer our sincerest condolences for your loss. Dealing with the grief and trauma of unexpectedly losing a loved one is tragic. On top of dealing with the emotional grief, you might also start to incur financial losses, too.
From the expenses associated with the funeral and burial to the long-term implications of losing the financial support of your loved one, your losses can be quite significant. When that’s the case, it’s worth your effort to learn more about your legal rights and options.
When someone else’s recklessness caused your loved one’s fatal accident, you can pursue compensation from the responsible party. If the other party was also fatally wounded in the incident, like in the case above, then it might still be possible to file a claim with that driver’s insurance policy or against the person’s estate. When you get in touch with a wrongful death attorney, they can help you go over all the facts and details surrounding the accident and your losses.
Your attorney will use that information to help you identify your options. If you have a claim, then the right attorney will help you file the right paperwork, negotiate with the responsible party, and collect the compensation you’re entitled to under the law.
Reach out to our office now to talk to one of our attorneys about your loved one’s recent crash. Together, we’ll help you determine your options and make an informed decision on how to handle the situation.
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