A crash in Idaho near the Canadian border killed one driver and injured six other people.
According to Global News, this crash happened on US-95 near the 534.9-milepost at 1:45PM. Allegedly, the driver of a BMW 335I swerved across the center line and hit a Ford Expedition head-on.
When first-responders arrived on the scene, they soon pronounced the BMW driver dead. Safety crews sent the Ford’s driver and five passengers (including four children) to a nearby hospital. Thankfully, doctors expect these crash victims will survive their injuries.
Local police are still trying to figure out the primary cause in this crash. We are saddened to hear of this crash and our hearts go out to everyone involved.
Cross Border Accidents in Idaho
Getting compensated for injuries which occurred in Idaho involving a driver from another country is a complicated process. We’ve handled cases involving out of country drivers before and if you find yourself involved in an accident similar to the one above, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
First, you are going to want to consult with an experienced, licensed Idaho Car Accident Attorney like us who will provide you with a free consultation. When injured people call us, we give them free advice which is in their best interest. If it makes sense to retain us, we then seek compensation for our clients.
If a driver from another country did not have out of country coverage, you may be able to seek compensation from your own insurer, although you should be prepared before speaking with them in case they turn into your adversary. Insurers do not like to pay people what they’re owed, especially when someone sustains serious injuries, even if you have uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.
Where Most Head-On Collisions Happen
Head-on collisions are amongst the most deadly traffic accidents a driver could get involved in. Even with the best safety technology and airbags, people who are fortunate enough to survive head-on collisions often face serious injuries.
Recent survey data from SmartMotorist.com shows that 63 percent of all head-on collisions happen when the victim is driving straight. Usually the negligent driver involved in a head-on collision swerves across the center line and crashes into the oncoming vehicle. These collisions could be due to a number of factors, but the most common ones include distracted driving, driver fatigue, and DUI.
Another common place for head-on collisions is in an area with a lot of turns. In fact, SmartMotorist.com found that 20 percent of head-on collisions were due to negligent drivers speeding around a turn and losing control of their vehicle.
Hurt In A Head-On Collision? Call CCD Law
As mentioned above, head-on collision survivors often face serious injuries. Give the lawyers at Crary, Clark, Domanico & Chuang, PS a call after a crash to better understand the compensation you’re due. Our lawyers have years of experience helping crash victims in both Washington State and Idaho recover the damages they deserve so they can focus on recovery.
Whether you’re calling about a traumatic injury or a wrongful death case, our compassionate lawyers will help you better understand your legal rights given the nature of your crash. Please never settle for what insurance companies want to offer you until you’ve had a chat with one of our attorneys.
All calls to CCD Law are free and confidential, so never hesitate to contact us. You can reach CCD Law at (509) 926-4900.
