Head-on Collision Injury Claims

Head-on collision injury claims often involve severe harm and significant damage, resulting from vehicles striking front-to-front. While having a lawyer after an accident is always important, these collisions can be extremely costly, making it even more valuable to have the best accident lawyers in Phoenix representing you.

Why Head-on Collisions Are So Dangerous

When one vehicle is standing still or two vehicles are moving in the same direction, the force of impact is only as much as the speed of one of the vehicles–often less. In a head-on collision, the speed of the vehicles is combined. This means that even at moderate speeds, the force of impact can be massive.

In Arizona, head-on collisions only account for around 2% of all crashes, which is about the same as the national average. However, this type of accident is responsible for 11% of all accident fatalities, showing they are much more dangerous than other types of collisions.

Quick Takeaway: Head-on crashes are rare but disproportionately deadly, causing more than 1 in 10 traffic deaths despite making up only 2% of accidents.

Common Injuries in Head-on Collisions

The cause of this increased danger is because of the force of impact and the nature of what happens to victims during the accident. Common injuries can include:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord damage
• Whiplash and neck injuries
• Facial fractures and dental damage
• Internal bleeding and organ damage

The nature of these injuries leads to increased fatality rates as well as longer recovery time and medical attention.

Establishing Liability in a Head-on Collision

If you’ve been a victim of a head-on collision, the first thing on your mind is recovery. The second thing is getting the compensation you deserve to pay for that recovery. Liability can be affected by a number of factors, including:

• The influence of drugs or alcohol
• Distracted driving
• Fatigued driving
• Poorly displayed signage

In each of these cases, the cause of the accident is likely lane drift, where one driver goes out of their lane into oncoming traffic. Just like accident compensation for mechanical failure, proving the cause of the accident is integral to establishing liability.

The Role of Insurance

Arizona is an at-fault state when it comes to car accidents. This means the driver responsible for the accident must cover the damages incurred. 

Following an accident, it’s important (once you seek medical attention) to document the scene of the crime and seek legal counsel. It’s also important to carefully track medical expenses, vehicle damage costs, and lost wages. You can’t be fairly compensated for an accident if you don’t know what it cost you.

The Other Side of a Head-on Collision

If you’ve been a victim of a head-on collision, you’re lucky to be alive. You shouldn’t have to worry about proving liability and fighting with insurance companies.     

Gage Mathers has a team of experts and years of experience ready to help you get the compensation you need. We can even advise on government vehicle accident lawsuits. Reach out today to see how we can help!

About the Author

Joseph D'Aguanno

Guided by the belief that being a highly skilled specialist in a narrow field is better than being ordinary in everything, Joseph “JD” D’Aguanno leads Arizona’s best personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ. Having extensive cross-training in pre-litigation negotiations and trial lawyer skills, with decades of experience, JD strives to provide clients with the most valuable legal services a personal injury lawyer can provide. Under his direction, Gage Mathers Law Group is an award-winning personal injury law firm providing aggressive representation to victims of a car accident, medical malpractice, dog bite, motorcycle accident, and other injurious events. Gage Mathers is trusted by thousands of lawyers and clients throughout the country because of their reputation for getting clients the maximum compensation they deserve.

Years of experience: Over 24 years
Bar number: 020421
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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