Lakota R. Denton, P.A.
Head-on collisions are frequently deadly and often cause serious injury. Asheville has seen hundreds of head-on collisions in recent years, particularly on Highways I-40 and I-26, where a combination of high-speed and cross-traffic has had deadly consequences.
If you or a loved one suffers an injury in a head-on accident, you can turn to Lakota Denton for urgent legal assistance.
Lakota R. Denton, Asheville’s Top Trial Lawyer, has secured millions for Buncombe County victims hurt in head-on accidents. With over a decade of experience, he combines aggressive advocacy with deep knowledge of both local Asheville roads and North Carolina’s strict contributory negligence laws.
Winning multiple million-dollar car accident settlements since 2016, Lakota Denton’s case background includes cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and wrongful death.
Lakota Denton is recognized by peers for his powerful advocacy for Asheville personal injury clients. He has won the Top 40 Trial Lawyer Under 40 and Top 100 Trial Lawyer awards for his excellence in legal work.
You can depend on Lakota Denton for his exceptional background working exclusively on Asheville and Buncombe County car accident cases and his insurance settlement negotiation tactics, and courtroom strategies.
You don’t pay unless you win a settlement when you choose Lakota Denton.
North Carolina is one of only five states with strict contributory negligence rules. If you are found even 1% at fault, you may recover nothing. Contributory negligence plays a crucial role in head-on collisions where insurance companies and law enforcement teams must conduct in-depth investigations to determine fault.
Determining fault in a head-on collision in North Carolina requires direct evidence such as:
During the insurance company’s investigation, they will assess the available evidence and determine the fault in your accident. Lakota Denton helps protect you against accusations of fault in car accidents, and helps ensure you receive the settlement you deserve by:
Lakota Denton will explain your case to the insurance adjuster and explain the clear links between the other driver’s actions and your injuries.
Insurance firms may try to delay settling the case and argue that your actions played a role in the accident, thereby limiting your compensation recovery options. Lakota Denton is a leader in car accident settlement negotiations and will counteract insurance company strategies by harnessing his decades of experience in winning compensation.
Lakota Denton explains more about car accident fault and its impact on head-on collisions in the below video:
Who Determines Fault in a Car Accident Case?
Head-on car accidents often leave victims with serious injuries requiring substantial medical care and lengthy time off work.
Beyond medical bills, lost income, and diminished earning capacity resulting from your injuries, you may also be able to claim vehicle repair costs, as well as pain and suffering or hedonic damages.
In head-on crashes involving gross negligence, the responsible driver may also face punitive damages
Understanding the causes of most head-on collisions can help give context to the growing number of front-on crashes on roads across North Carolina.
According to the latest car crash data from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the stats for the previous year highlight:
Fatigue and improper turns into traffic are two further leading causes of serious injuries on Asheville’s roads.
In seconds, lives are irrevocably changed when two vehicles collide head-on. The force of head-on crashes and the often sudden nature of the impact causes devastating injuries. Serious head-on crash injuries include:
Each year across the U.S., traumatic brain injuries result in 218,936 people requiring hospital treatment. While more than 75% of TBI cases are classed as mild, even mild cases can leave the victim unable to work and with long-term psychological health challenges.
Spinal cord injuries are another severe repercussion of head-on crashes, potentially leading to loss of sensation and life-long paralysis. Car accidents are the cause behind over a third of all spinal cord injuries in the U.S. annually.
The kidneys and liver are the two vital organs most often impacted in car accidents. Head-on collisions can also damage the lungs and spleen with most of the force of the impact spread across the central area of the body.
Broken ribs, broken hands, and fractured legs are also common injuries resulting from head-on collisions. The extent of the break determines the recovery period, but it’s not uncommon for a head-on crash victim to require several surgeries and months of rehabilitation.
While physical injuries are most often clear with a roadmap to recovery, the psychological trauma after a serious car accident is often hidden. Accident victims may require years of trauma counseling before returning to their everyday routines and hobbies.
Immediately visit your local emergency room for treatment (Mission Hospital Biltmore Ave, Mission Hospital South Asheville). Even if you don’t feel pain minutes after the accident, you may have a concussion or another serious injury that can worsen over time.
Take photos, get contact details from witnesses, and get a copy of the police report.
Avoid speaking to the insurance adjuster without talking to a car accident attorney first. The insurance adjuster will likely try to encourage you to admit fault or to play down your injuries to limit your settlement. Let your accident attorney handle the insurance discussion.
Book a call with seasoned car accident attorney Lakota Denton. Lakota has won millions in car accident settlements for Asheville drivers and can help you safeguard your rights on the way to a fair settlement after your head-on crash.
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Don’t let insurance companies dictate your future. Turn to Asheville’s leading car accident lawyer for advice after your accident. Lakota Denton offers a free consultation and you won’t pay a penny unless Lakota wins a settlement for you!
Request your free car accident consultation online or call (828) 333-5996 to speak with Lakota about your accident today.
