Head on motor vehicle collisions often result in serious and devastating injuries. A head-on collision occurs when two vehicles traveling toward each other collide front to front or head on.
In most cases, one of the vehicles crosses the median line and enters the opposite lane of oncoming traffic. The combined speed of the two vehicles results in far more severe damage to drivers and passengers than the typical car accident.
For example, the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission reports that in 2005 head-on collisions were only two percent of all auto accidents but accounted for 10 percent of all automobile accident deaths.
If you or a loved one were injured in a head-on collision accident, do not hesitate to contact a Burlington County head-on collision accident lawyer who can examine all of the aspects of your case and begin the process of trying to get you the compensation you deserve. Contact a compassionate personal injury attorney that can fight to hold the responsible parties accountable.
Common Causes of Head-On Collision Accidents
Common causes of head-on collisions are:
- Driver fatigue from lack of sleep
- Driver impairment from drugs or alcohol
- Distracted driving such as reaching for a CD, texting while driving or tuning the radio
- Weather conditions that obscure the roadway and center lane divider
- Icy or wet roads
- Too much speed entering a curve then failing to maintain the vehicle in its lane
- Unsafe passing
- Mechanical failure of steering brakes or tires
First Steps to Take After a Head-On Collision
The most important step a person can take in a head-on collision accident is to find the best Burlington head-on collision attorney to immediately represent an individual’s interests after the crash.
As soon as an individual meets with their lawyer, they can investigate the scene of the accident to photograph and record skid marks, road debris, vehicle fluid deposits and damages to guardrails and other objects. An attorney can also locate and interview witnesses who observed facts before the crash, such as the other vehicle speeding, weaving, passing recklessly, or excessive speed.
Documents as Evidence
An attorney should be able to obtain records of police, fire and ambulance responders to preserve reports and impressions of those professionals who responded to the scene of the crash and obtain the injured part’s medical records to verify that their injuries are noted and attributed solely to the head-on collision.
The attorney will also want to obtain medical reports from the victim’s doctors documenting their injuries and their medical outlook for future treatment and disabilities. Lastly, a Burlington County head-on collision lawyer can consult with and retain experts as needed to give opinions about the cause of the accident, the extent of their medical injuries and future disabilities.
Injuries Resulting from Head-On Collisions
A Burlington County head-on collision accident lawyer can represent individuals in their claim against other drivers, and more importantly, their insurance company. Head-on collisions can often result in:
- Facial injuries from glass, striking the interior of a person’s car or airbag
- Concussion or closed head injuries from striking their head on the interior of the vehicle or from severe whiplash
- Internal injuries including a ruptured spleen, lacerated liver or kidneys or other internal trauma
- Fractures of the neck, back, arms, legs, ankles or wrists
- Fracture of the hip or pelvis
- Paralysis, paraplegia or quadriplegia
- Surgery to repair injuries
- Brain damage
- Death
Talk to a Burlington County Head-On Collision Attorney Today
Each of these injuries will present their own unique issues and consequences. Once the accident has occurred, the best contribution Burlington County head-on collision lawyers can make on your behalf is to prove up every aspect of liability, responsibility and the medical and financial consequences the head-on collision caused in your life. Please contact an attorney today and they can begin working on your case right away.
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