Even though head-on car crashes are rare, they are among the most devastating types of accidents for the victims involved. Often times, a victim of a head-on crash will suffer injuries that affect them for the remainder of their lives. Sometimes, in the worst case scenario, this type of accident can result in a fatality.

If you or a family member were involved in a head-on accident that was not your fault, you have the right to seek damages for your pain, suffering, medical bills, and a reduction in your quality of life.

A trusted Clifton head-on collisions lawyer, from the team at Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi P.C. is ready to defend your right to receive a fair settlement. We will negotiate with the insurance company for the driver who caused the head-on crash, seeking compensation for your personal injuries. We will stand by your side throughout the entire process. Call us today at (201) 585-9111 for a free consultation.

Dangers of a Head-On Collision

A head-on accident occurs when two drivers collide while traveling in opposite directions. The fronts of both cars collide, which creates a tremendous amount of force on the occupants in both vehicles.

During the crash, the vehicles immediately stop, creating a dangerous situation for the passengers, whose momentum will attempt to continue forward at the same speed that the vehicles were traveling before the crash.

Without a safety belt in place, the occupants of the vehicles could be ejected, causing life-altering injuries or even death. Even with the seat belt, the occupants of the cars could suffer devastating injuries. If the speeds of the two vehicles are high before the head-on crash, all of the safety gear in the car might not be enough to save the lives of the drivers and passengers.

Frequent Causes of Head-On Accidents

A head-on crash can occur for a variety of reasons, but it usually occurs because of a significant mistake on the part of one of the drivers, including:

  • Drunken driving: where one of the two drivers is violating New Jersey’s DUI law, which sets a blood alcohol content (BAC) limit of 0.08%, according to the Division of Highway Traffic Safety, and where the drunk driver will have a reduced ability to comprehend street signs and to make judgments, possibly leading to traveling the wrong way on a road.
  • Reckless driving: where one driver is passing cars recklessly on a two-lane road, possibly causing a head-on crash with a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.
  • Distracted driving: where a driver who is illegally using a smartphone, according to the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, may not be paying attention to the road, causing him or her to drift across the center line and to crash into an oncoming car.
  • Fatigued driving: where a driver who falls asleep behind the wheel could lose control of the vehicle, drifting into the opposite lane and creating a head-on collision.

There are additional potential causes for head-on crashes other than what we have listed. If you can prove that the other driver was engaging in reckless, illegal, or negligent behavior before causing the accident, you will have the ability to bring a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver, seeking damages.

A Clifton head-on collisions lawyer knows how to study the facts in your case and show that the other driver’s negligence led to your personal injuries. We will fight tirelessly to help you receive the settlement you deserve. Contact Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi P.C. today at (201) 585-9111 for a free case consultation.

Common Injuries Suffered in Head-On Crashes

Because of the massive force that occurs in a head-on crash, the injuries to those in the accident often leave them facing long hospital stays and weeks or months of physical therapy appointments. You have the ability to recover the costs associated with all of your medical care through a personal injury lawsuit.

Some of the most common injuries victims may suffer in this type of crash include:

  • Head injury
  • Concussion
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Lacerations
  • Broken bones
  • Burns
  • Loss of limbs
  • Torn muscles and ligaments
  • Disfigurement

Some of these injuries will heal over time, allowing you to return to work and your favorite activities. Other times, though, you cannot fully heal, leaving you with pain that will linger well into the future. You may lose strength, meaning you cannot continue to work in the same way you did previously.

Frequency of Head-On Collisions

In Passaic County, 20 people died in car accidents in 2018, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Unfortunately, fatalities are a common occurrence in a head-on car accident. According to the Insurance Information Institute, about 10% of all fatal crashes nationwide involve a head-on collision.

Should the worst possible outcome have occurred and a loved one suffered a fatality in a head-on collision, you may have the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of your loved one. Through this action, you can recover costs for medical bills and funeral expenses, as well as damages for the loss of companionship and lost wages that occurred with the death of your loved one.

Get Help from the Office of a Head-On Collisions Attorney in Clifton Today

Our Clifton head-on collisions lawyer has unfortunately seen the devastating effects a head-on car crash can have on victims. The injuries victims suffer in these types of accidents have long-lasting effects, sometimes leaving the injured unable to enjoy the activities they did before the accident or unable to continue working.

You should not have to bear the financial hardship that this type of accident can create when you did nothing wrong. However, you may find that the insurance company for the other driver is doubting the seriousness of your injuries or is trying to force you to take partial blame for the crash.

We are ready to defend your right to seek compensation after your head-on accident. We also will study the facts in your case, attempting to show that you did not do anything to cause the crash. For a free case consultation, call the team at Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi P.C. at (201) 585-9111.