Head-on collisions commonly occur when a driver veers into oncoming traffic, striking a driver traveling in the opposite direction. The sheer force of a head-on collision can lead to serious injuries or fatalities. When people suffer injuries in an Indiana head-on collision, they may choose to sue the responsible driver for damages.
As a recent news article reported, two people tragically died in a head-on collision in Monroe County, Indiana. The collision occurred when one car traveling south on the highway collided with another car heading north. Sadly, both drivers died at the scene. Police are still investigating the crash.
How Does Indiana Apportion Fault Among Multiple Parties?
Sometimes, multiple people share responsibility for the same victim’s injuries. For example, in a head-on collision, both drivers may have contributed to a passenger’s harm. Under Indiana law, a plaintiff can recover damages from more than one defendant. If the jury or judge finds each defendant liable for damages, they will assign a damages amount proportionate to each defendant’s degree of fault. For example, if a defendant is 10% responsible for the plaintiff’s harm, that defendant will pay 10% of the plaintiff’s total damages award.