Cases Involving Head-on Auto Accidents
At the law firm of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton, we have the resources, skills, and tenacity to handle cases arising from all types of car accidents, truck accidents, and other motor vehicle accidents. This includes cases involving head-on auto accidents. While head-on auto accident cases may seem relatively straightforward on their face, most are rather complex, particularly when insurance companies come into play. This is why victims of head-on auto accidents and their families need to be sure that they have skilled personal injury attorneys with experience in handling cases similar to theirs in their corner. If you or a member of your family has been injured in a head-on auto accident, or if you have tragically lost a family member in such an accident, the attorneys of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton can help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled. When it comes to litigating cases involving head-on auto accidents, our Provo, UT lawyers use all of the investigative and other resources at their disposal on behalf of their clients. They would welcome the opportunity to do the same for you. To arrange for an evaluation of your head-on auto accident case, please contact our personal injury law firm today. Causes of Head-on Auto Accidents Head-on auto accidents are generally among the most devastating types of auto accidents that occur on our nation’s roadways. The most common causes of head-on auto accidents include: Driver fatigue: Exhausted drivers can lose control of their vehicles and swerve into opposing traffic. This can be especially dangerous when it involves large, commercial trucks. Driver distraction: Many head-on auto accidents occur due to drivers paying more attention to their smartphones, CD players, or other pieces of technology than the road. Driving under the influence: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can lead to dangerous auto accidents, including head-on auto accidents. Defective auto parts: Sometimes the driver who swerves into oncoming traffic is not to blame for a head-on accident. Rather, defective automotive parts, such as brakes, steering systems, or tires, may be to blame. Reckless driving: Speeding, attempting to pass slower vehicles when it is unsafe to do so, attempts to evade police, and driving the wrong way down a one-way street can all lead to head-on auto accidents. Impaired vision: Drivers can become temporarily blinded by the lights of oncoming traffic, thereby losing control of their vehicles and causing head-on auto accidents. Whatever the cause of your head-on auto accident, the personal injury attorneys of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton will present the strongest case possible on your behalf in pursuit of the full measure of damages to which you are entitled. These damages may include compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other losses and expenses related to the accident. Arrange for an Evaluation of Your Head-on Accident Case Today To arrange for an evaluation of your head-on accident case, please contact the law firm of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton today.
T-bone Auto Accidents Can Be Debilitating and Deadly
When people in the greater Provo area are involved in serious car accidents, they can turn to our team of attorneys for legal counsel and support. Using our years of experience with injury and accident litigation, we can help hold negligent parties accountable if their actions led to severe injury or the death of someone you love. Some collisions may prove deadlier than others. T-bone collisions, for instance, can lead to debilitating injuries as well as fatalities. Let’s consider why these kinds of collisions need to be take very seriously. What Is a T-bone Auto Accident? T-bone auto accidents are one of the deadliest kinds of impacts when it comes to vehicle collisions. They occur when a vehicle is struck on their passenger side or the driver’s side by a car traveling perpendicular to it. The nature of the collision is illustrated by the letter T. T-bone auto accidents are also known as a broadside collisions, side-impact accidents, and right-angle collisions. Statistics on T-bone Auto Accidents According to numbers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), side impact collisions accounted for 25% of vehicle occupant fatalities in 2015. The only deadlier kind of impact was front-end collisions, which accounted for 54% of passenger deaths in the same year. Common Causes of T-bone Collisions Common causes of T-bone accidents include the following: Running Red Lights and Stop Signs – If someone runs a red light or misses a stop sign at an intersection, it’s possible for this motorist to strike another vehicle traveling perpendicular to it or vice versa. Use of Cell Phones While Driving – Texting while driving and other activities on a cell phone take you eyes off the road, making it more likely for you to miss signals and signs and collide with others. Driver Distraction – In addition to texting while driving, other sources of distraction can increase the risk of a T-bone accident occurring. Drunk Driving – Drunk drivers often engage in dangerous and reckless behaviors. This can lead to missing signals at intersections or taking other chances that make T-bone collisions more likely. Brake Malfunctions – Sometimes people drive safely but their brakes do not work properly. This can lead to T-bone collisions as well as other kinds of accidents (particularly rear-end collisions). Injuries Sustained from T-bone Accidents All sorts of injuries may arise from a T-bone accident, such as broken bones, head trauma, neck injuries, and internal injuries. The injuries tend to be most severe for the vehicle struck on its side. While side-impact airbags can reduce the force of the collision, they may not be enough to absorb the full force of the oncoming vehicle. The side of a vehicle is simply more vulnerable than the front or the read of the vehicle. The Increased Risk of Fatal Injuries Given the vulnerability of drivers and passengers in side-impact collisions, it should come as no surprise that fatalities are a serious risk in T-bone accidents. This is especially true when the vehicle struck on its side is hit by a larger vehicle (commercial truck, SUV) or by a vehicle that is traveling very fast. How Our Attorneys Can Help You Our team of lawyers will fight to hold negligent drivers responsible for their actions. Our team of attorneys will analyze the collision and help assess who was negligent in this collision. We will then help seek damages to cover medical expenses, funerary costs in the case of fatal collisions, lost wages, and to punish the negligent motorist. Our team is on your side. Learn More About Your Your Legal Options After a Collision For more information about your legal rights after a major auto collision, be sure to contact our team of personal injury attorneys today. The lawyers of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton are here to help you collect damages for severe injuries and hold negligent parties accountable.
The Dangers of Rear End Auto Accidents
The team at our Provo law firm has helped countless accident victims in their time of legal need. Our focus is always on injury victims and their loved ones, which is why we take lawsuits involving car accidents very seriously. Rear end auto accidents sometimes result in minor fender benders. At higher speeds, they can turn serious and even deadly. About Rear End Auto Accidents Rear end auto accidents refer to collisions in which the front of one vehicle strikes the back of another vehicle. These kinds of collisions are extremely common and the most likely to occur. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), of the 6 million annual auto collisions in the United States, roughly 2.5 million of those are rear end auto accidents. That’s 40 percent of all collisions. Texting While Driving Texting while driving is extremely dangerous, even at low speeds. If your eyes are off the road and on your phone, you may not notice motorists or other hazards right in front of you. Distracted Driving In addition to the use of cell phones behind the wheel, other kinds of driver distraction can lead to rear end collisions. This includes fixing your appearance in a mirror, reaching for an item in the back seat, eating while driving, and so forth. Be attentive behind the wheel. Speeding People who speed often get involved in rear end collisions because of the additional braking time needed to come to a stop. This is why it’s so important to drive at the posted speed limit. Tailgating Just as dangerous as speeding, tailgating can result in rear end collisions, especially at highway speeds. Always give people space when you’re driving, even if just to give yourself enough reaction time. Brake Problems You may be driving safely and responsibly, but if your brakes fail, you may wind up striking some vehicle ahead of you through no fault of your own. Brake Light Malfunctions If the brake lights of the vehicle ahead of you are not working, you may not realize you should slow down until it’s too late. Sudden Stops in Traffic If there’s an accident or debris lands in the road, you may have to make a sudden stop to avoid collisions. Motorists behind you may not have enough time to slow down and react. Road and Weather Conditions If the road is wet or slippery, the chances of skidding increase, as do the chances of rear end accidents. Whiplash Injuries from Rear End Auto Accidents Whiplash injuries involve the violent motion of the neck experienced after a sudden impact. These kinds of neck injuries are most common in rear end collisions. Even at low speeds, the neck can be injured just given its movement. Learn More About Auto Accidents and Collisions For more information about your legal options following a serious vehicle collision, be sure to contact our team of injury and accident attorneys today. The lawyers of Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton will fight for you in your time of legal need.
Types of Brain Injuries and Your Legal Options
The people of Provo have strong legal advocates in our legal team. When a serious injury affects the life and livelihood of someone in your household, you need the help of skilled litigators to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions. Brain injury and accident cases tend to be very complicated matters given how such injuries can affect the course of someone’s life. We’d like to go over the different types of brain injuries right now and then consider how our team can help clients. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) A traumatic brain injury refers to a type of brain injury that is the result of physical trauma to the head. This can take a number of different forms. Concussions – A concussion occurs when the brain is shaken or jarred inside of the skull. This typically occurs because of a violent blow to the face, head, or body. Brain Contusions – A contusion refers to bruising and bleeding of the brain, which may require surgical removal in severe cases. Coup-Contrecoup – These types of brain contusions appear both at the site of impact and on the opposite side of the brain. These occur when the trauma is strong enough to cause the brain to collide with the skull and then strike the opposite side of the skull. Diffuse Axonal – Caused by severe shaking or strong head rotation (as in shaken baby syndrome), this injury results in tearing to the structures of the brain. Penetrating Head Injuries – Penetrating head injuries refer to any serious trauma to the head that results in the skull being penetrated. Given the nature of these injuries, the injuries to the brain can be varied and quite severe. Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) Though traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are also acquired brain injuries (ABIs), we wanted to consider some potential ABIs as well. An ABI is defined as an injury to the brain that occurred after birth and is not related to a congenital defect of some kind. Anoxia – This is a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. Hypoxic – This is a brain injury caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain. Other potential causes of ABI include stroke, infection, severe illness, tumors, toxic exposure, and substance abuse. Traumatic injuries can result in ABIs. The Dangers of Brian Injuries No matter what kind of brain injury you experience, the effects of a brain injury can be severe, and may have lifelong repercussions. Brian injuries can affect a person’s motor skills, speech, vision, and muscle control. A brain injury can also affect memory, cognition, mood, and overall mental capacity. Children who suffer a brain injury early in life may face a life of challenges, whether mentally or physically. Even adults who suffer brain injuries will need great medical attention and support to assist them in leading a normal life. How Our Attorneys Can Help Brain injury cases can be exhausting and complicated given the laws on the books and the emotional toil such tragedies can have on families. By working with our law firm, you can rest assured that your legal rights will be well looked after. Our attorneys will handle the complicated legal filings and the difficulties related to such matters. This will give you and your loved ones time to focus on recovery, rehabilitation, and what is needed to build the road ahead. Learn More About Brain Injury Cases For more information about your legal options following a serious brain injury, be sure to contact our experienced team of attorneys today. We will fight with you every step of the way to ensure you receive strong legal counsel and expert legal representation.