Head-on Collision between Car and Pickup Truck Leaves Motorist in Critical Condition

According to The Eagle, a head-on collision between a pickup truck and a car on Texas 21 left the driver of the car in critical condition. The accident happened on a Friday evening late last month.

The Department of Public Safety reports that shortly before 7 p.m., an 83-year-old man in a Toyota Camry was traveling west in the eastbound lane when his vehicle collided head-on with an eastbound pickup truck towing a spool of fracking hose. Responders rushed the driver of the Toyota to CHI St. Joseph Hospital in critical condition.

State troopers determined that the accident happened fairly close to the man’s home. No one else was hurt in the crash.

Head-on collisions often result in devastating injuries because the force of impact is so great. If you were hurt in a head-on collision with a drunk, distracted, or reckless driver, contact the Cooper Law Firm.

You may be entitled to compensation for ambulance fees, medical bills, lost income, rehabilitation costs, and pain and suffering. Call 903-297-0037 to schedule a free case evaluation with a compassionate accident lawyer in Texas.

What Should You Do If You Are Faced with an Inevitable Head-on Collision?

In most cases, head-on collisions come out of nowhere, but there is the occasional scenario in which a motorist has time to respond to an impending crash. If you are faced with a head-on collision and have time to react, there are generally three steps you should take to avoid the accident or at least lessen its impact. These are:

• Decelerating while still maintaining control of the vehicle;
• Veering toward the right; and
• Choosing your crash.

Reducing Your Speed

If you notice another vehicle coming straight toward you, your first reaction may be to slam on the brakes. If you are traveling fairly slowly, this may be the best approach, but when you are driving so fast that a skid would likely result if you braked suddenly, you should avoid doing. Instead, try to decelerate as much as possible while still maintaining control of your car.

Veering to the Right

It is always better to collide with a ditch or shoulder than an oncoming vehicle. By veering to the right, you may be able to avoid the other motorist entirely, especially if he or she realizes the impending crash and makes a correction before reaching you.

Preparing for Impact

If you spot a potential head-on collision up ahead, it is critical that you assess the situation as quickly as possible so you can respond accordingly. In most cases, hitting a stationary object like a barrier will cause significantly less damage, especially if you merely sideswipe it. If you must choose between one or the other, make the appropriate maneuvers to avoid the head-on crash, and brace for impact.

Unfortunately, not all head-on collisions are avoidable. If you were hurt in an accident with a wrong-way driver, turn to the Cooper Law Firm. Attorney N. Eric Cooper is proud to help clients throughout east Texas.

Call 903-297-0037 to schedule a free consultation with an accident attorney in Texas. You can learn more about car accident claims throughout the state by visiting USAttorneys.com.