Southaven Lawyers Protecting Clients’ Rights after a Head-on Collision

Serving injury victims throughout the state from offices in Southaven, Hernando, and Olive Branch

A head-on crash occurs when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide with one another. These are among the most dangerous, and often most deadly, types of auto accidents due to the tremendous amount of damage that can occur. When two vehicles moving even at acceptable speeds collide, it creates significant force that can cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities.

The attorneys at Taylor Jones Taylor have been serving accident victims in northwestern Mississippi since 1964. From offices in Southaven, Hernando and Olive Branch, the firm works hard every day to earn the trust clients place in them. The team has the experience and a thorough knowledge of the law, which they put to work every day on behalf of their loyal clients.

Common causes of head-on collisions

There are a number of reasons why two cars may collide head-on. In some cases, the accident is simply out of one person’s control; in others, it is the result of driver error. At Taylor Jones Taylor, the attorneys have experience helping Mississippi car accident victims whose head-on collisions resulted from:

  • Drunk driving
  • Distracted driving
  • Wrong way entrance to the highway
  • Swerving to avoid an obstacle, vehicle or animal in the road
  • Defective automobile equipment
  • Bad weather conditions
  • Driver fatigue
  • Secondary crash in a multi-vehicle crash

Common injuries from head-on accidents

A head-on collision is often quite devastating, and it can result in significant injuries to passengers. While these types of collisions are not very common, they are the most likely to be fatal. If there are no fatalities, drivers and passengers in both cars may suffer from:

After an injury from a head-on auto accident, you will likely have many questions about how to proceed. You have almost certainly spent time in the hospital, lost time at work and have had significant damage to or a complete loss of your vehicle. You may also be facing a life-long challenge of living with permanent, catastrophic injuries. An experienced auto accident attorney at Taylor Jones Taylor can discuss your case and guide you toward your best legal options given the facts of your case. They make sure that their clients get all of the compensation they are entitled to for medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost wages.

Contact an experienced Southaven auto accident lawyer who will fight for your rights today

The legal team at Taylor Jones Taylor are strong advocates for their clients who have been injured due to the negligence of someone else. With offices in Southaven, Hernando and Olive Branch they also serve clients throughout the northwest region of Mississippi, including Grenada, Tupelo, Oxford, Cleveland, Batesville and Clarksdale. You may call 662.342.1300, or fill out this contact form to schedule an appointment. How may we help today?