Head-on collisions happen when two drivers crash after traveling in opposite directions. The sheer force of a head-on collision often leads to severe injury, property damage, or even death. Due to the dangers of a head-on collision, drivers should take extra safety precautions to avoid a serious accident.
For example, as a recent news article reported, a woman died in a head-on collision in Ossipee, New Hampshire. A vehicle was traveling northbound on the highway when it crossed the dividing line, colliding head-on with a vehicle traveling southbound. The woman driving the southbound vehicle died at the scene. The northbound driver was transported to the hospital for his injuries.
Can You Sue for Wrongful Death After a Head-On Collision?
New Hampshire allows wrongful death suits by a party with an interest in the deceased’s estate. This group often includes the deceased’s family. Under New Hampshire law, a deceased victim’s loved ones can seek compensation for medical and funeral experiences, the victim’s lost earnings, and pain and suffering. A deceased victim’s spouse can also seek damages arising from the loss of the victim’s companionship. To prevail on a wrongful death claim, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant owed a duty of care to the deceased, breached that duty through their action or failure to act, that the breach caused the accident, and that the victim suffered harm as a result.