A horrific head-on collision near Cookstown, Ontario on November 5 2016 resulted in the tragic death of two people. The devastating accident that occurred a few miles south of Barrie on Highway 89 in the early hours of Saturday and involved a minivan and a pickup truck. Both the drivers were killed and police are presently conducting investigations into the causes of the mishap.

Such catastrophic accidents leave a trail of destruction in their wake that impact not just the drivers and other passengers in the vehicles but also the families of those involved, placing an enormous physical, financial and emotional burden on them.

If you or a dear one has been involved in such an accident, contact an experienced accident injury lawyer available 24×7 without delay.

Head-On Collisions

Though only 2% of all collisions are estimated to be head-on ones, these are probably among the most dangerous of all motor-vehicle accidents and fatalities are common. As the word implies, head-on collisions happen when the front portions of vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide into each other. The only other type of accident that can be compared in terms of the fatality rate is the rollover accident, where similar types of injuries and deaths occur.

They are so potentially hazardous because:

• They happen abruptly and with very little warning
• Impact is doubled
• The impact forces are similar to that of striking a wall
• Both vehicles are traveling at high speed
• Frontal impact is dangerous for all occupants of the vehicles

Common Causes

As top rated accident lawyers know, some of the common reasons why they happen include:

• Traveling the wrong way on road
• Crossing divider and crashing into oncoming traffic
• Incorrect lane-changes
• Fatigue/distraction/alcohol or drug impairment
• Speeding
• Traveling too fast round curves
• Failure to obey or notice warning signs
• Unfamiliar/rural roads
• Poor visibility/weather conditions
• Inexperienced or elderly driver
• Aggressive/negligent driving
• Construction-zones/Highway ramp-exit hazards

Whatever the causes of the head-on collision that caused your injury, the fact is that most accidents are caused by someone’s fault or negligence. In such situations, the injured are entitled to seek compensation from those responsible for the accident.

A free consultation injury lawyer would be able to evaluate the circumstances of your case and provide a swift, genuine and comprehensive assessment and advise you on further steps to be taken.

How We Can Assist

It’s important to know how to select a personal injury lawyer in such cases, because there are several complex issues involved. When deaths occur, a wrongful death claim can be made by eligible family-members of the deceased under Ontario’s Family Law Act. This would include categories like funeral expenses, travel expenses of family-members under certain heads, loss of income suffered by dependents and loss of shared-income by family-members, loss of house-hold services which the deceased performed, loss of guidance, care and companionship, etc.

In cases of other injuries, compensation can be claimed for medical and rehabilitation expenses, loss of income/wages, pain and suffering etc. and the best personal injury litigation lawyers in Ontario, Canada can ensure that your interests are protected throughout.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)