Massachusetts Injury Lawyer BlogOne dead, 2 injured in head-on collision on I-575 near Canton
One person was killed and two others sustained severe injuries following a head-on collision in Cherokee County on Saturday. According to Canton PD, the crash occurred on I-575 northbound just south of the Riverstone Parkway northbound off-ramp. The causes of the fatal frontal collision between a white Chevrolet Silverado truck, driven by a Marietta man, and a blue Honda Accord with two Tennessee residents on board are still under investigation. The police launched an appeal for anyone with information on the crash to come forward.
What makes head-on collisions so dangerous?
Head-on collisions, also known as frontal collisions, are a dangerous type of car accident that can cause severe injuries and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), frontal collisions account for a significant portion of fatal accidents on US roads. In 2019, for instance, there were a total of 33,244 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States, resulting in 36,096 deaths. Of these fatal crashes, 2,641 (8%) involved a head-on collision.
Canton, MA – When you are injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the amount of damages you deserve will be based on the severity of your injury and the extent to which it impacted your life. This is why it is of utmost importance to see a doctor as soon as possible after an accident, such as a car crash, a slip and fall, or a work injury. Unfortunately, your insurance company may decide it is not enough and order you to see another doctor. Can they do that?