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Resources For Our Clients

The Law Team at Fetterman & Associates has provided a list of useful resources to help answer your Florida accident questions. If you need to speak with one of our Palm Beach accident attorneys or Port St. Lucie auto accident lawyers, please contact us today.

What makes Port St. Lucie head-on collision car accidents so deadly?

Depending on the circumstances, head-on collision car accidents in Port St. Lucie can be quite deadly; they can cause serious injuries from the initial impact. Frequently, additional injuries are caused from subsequent impacts due to inertia from the force of the initial blow. Common injuries from head-on collisions in Port St. Lucie include cuts from broken glass, neck and head injuries as well as broken bones.

According to recent federal statistics, ten percent of all fatal crashes in the United States are the result of head-on collisions. However they make up only about two percent of total accidents throughout the nation.

If you or a loved one have experienced injury or loss due to a head-on car accident in Port St. Lucie, it is important to contact an experienced Port St. Lucie car accident attorney. Experienced Port St. Lucie car accident lawyers at Fetterman and Associates will help sort through the confusion surrounding a devastating car accident to determine the best course of action and protect your rights.

Why are head-on collisions in Port St. Lucie so likely to cause injury and death?

Car accidents occurring with both automobiles in motion while colliding head-on can be particularly deadly due to the laws of physics: the speed of both cars multiplies the overall force of the collision for the occupants of both vehicles.

Head-on car accidents killed 42 percent of drivers with good records, according to statistics from the National Safety Council. Common causes behind head-on collisions often include misjudgment or negligence on the part of other drivers—so even if you are cautious and alert, there may be nothing you could have done to avoid the accident.

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Dealing with a serious Florida head-on collision can have a devastating effect on finances, health and resources. While on our website today, please take advantage our FREE book: Smart Lawyers, Smart Clients – Wear Clean Underwear. This book holds critical information for anyone who has experienced a serious head-on collision in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

If you or a family member has fallen victim to injuries or death due to a serious Florida car accident, contact Fetterman & Associates at (866)-865-1244 to speak with an experienced Port St. Lucie car accident attorney. Their dedicated, caring professionals are standing by to ensure you get the answers and compensation you deserve.