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Head on collisions in Yuma can cause serious injuries

Yuma, AZ – Out of all of the ways that a car crash can happen, an impact from two vehicles going straight into each other is one of the worst. The initial impact from a head on crash tends to cause severe injuries and fatalities, and even safety features such as airbags and seatbelts are not as effective during these impacts. 

An accident in the Yuma area shows how this situation can unfold and how the people involved can be severely affected. Those who have been hurt by another driver in this manner may want to get legal advice after they contact their insurance company and explore their options related to lawsuits for an injury or a wrongful death. Here is a summary of one such local accident. 

Collision on Avenue G harms six people

12news.com reported that two people were killed and four others were hurt after a head on crash on Avenue G in Yuma [1]. Police believe that one of the cars involved, a Toyota Corolla, had crossed over the center line while proceeding southbound. The two young male occupants of that vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene, while four others in the Dodge Ram going in the opposite direction were hospitalized. Police do not believe that either of the drivers were impaired or involved in any criminal activity. No updates on the status of the four injured people were available at the time of the news report. 

The costs of an accident and the potential for a lawsuit

Personal injury lawsuits can be an important way for people involved in these kinds of accidents to receive compensation. If the defendant in the case is found to be negligent after the evidence is reviewed, they will owe the victim for costs such as medical treatment, lost income and wages, and their pain and suffering. These damages available to the plaintiff will reflect the severity of the injuries and losses, and cases are normally settled rather than requiring a full trial in court. It is also possible that a wrongful death case can be filed by family members on behalf of anyone who was killed in such an accident, however there are slightly different laws that regulate lawsuits for fatal collisions. 

Advice from auto accident lawyers in Arizona

Schneider and Onofry is a firm that handles auto accident cases for clients in the Yuma area. People who were recently injured in a motor vehicle crash can contact the firm to schedule a meeting. 

USAttorneys.com is a service that helps people find lawyers in their city or state. Anyone who needs a referral to an attorney can call 800-672-3103 for assistance. 

Firm contact info:

Schneider & Onofry, P.C.

207 W. 2nd St., Yuma AZ 85364

928-257-4887

soarizonalaw.com

 

Sources:

  1. https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/2-people-dead-head-on-collision-yuma/75-d47c32f0-973e-4c85-8789-54a34062eda1
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