Head-on collision accidents tend to result in traumatic injuries, and often prove fatal. If your family is suffering due to the actions of a negligent driver, call 1-800-ATTORNEY and let us help. The call is free, the advice is free, and we never charge a penny unless we win your case.
Due to the sheer forces involved, a head-on collision is generally seen as the most-violent type of motor vehicle accident. When two vehicles hit one another while traveling in opposite directions, the results are often catastrophic or fatal.
Statistically speaking, head-on collisions only account for two percent of all accidents, yet they account for 18 percent of all fatal accidents that occur in places other than intersections. While some head-on collisions occur when a vehicle tries to pass a slower moving vehicle, the majority occur when a vehicle drifts into the opposite lane of traffic due to a distraction, drowsiness, or drunk driving.
While many of these types of crashes result in wrongful death, there are some personal injuries that are more-common than others in head-on collisions, such as:
Other possible injuries include a torn ACL ligament, fractured bones, injuries to the feet and ankles, crushed legs, nerve damage, and much more.
While a head-on crash can occur for many reasons, the eight primary causes of these types of accidents include:
The injuries suffered in a head-on crash are likely to be life-changing or even fatal. If you’ve been injured or a loved one has been killed as the result of a head-on collision due to the negligence of another person, we may be able to help you recover the damages to which you and your family are entitled.
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