Car Accident Cases Involving Head-On Collisions

A head-on collision is truly a horrible type of auto accident. These car accidents often result in long-term permanent injuries and disabilities and frequently result in the wrongful death of passengers and drivers. Avoiding these collisions is virtually impossible because they unfold more quickly than a driver can react. The impact—literally and figuratively— of these auto accidents can have devastating consequences that last for months, years, and, in some cases, a lifetime. Unfortunately, many head-on collisions that result in the loss of life are caused by a driver impaired by alcohol, drugs, or both. If you or a loved one have been involved in an auto accident involving a head-on collision, you are not alone. We have helped many car accident victims recover compensation after head-on collisions in Georgia.

Frequency & Occurrence of Head-On Collisions

According to the National Safety Council, in the year 2023, head-on collisions on American roads accounted for almost 30 % of traffic deaths.. Not surprisingly, the areas where head-on collisions occur with the most frequency include:

• Rural roads
• Undivided two-lane roads
• Roads with frequent curves that require additional steering to navigate safely
• Roads with sharp turns
• Roads that rise and fall, temporarily blocking a driver’s view of oncoming traffic
• Roads that have puddling water or ice accumulation

Although these are the types of roads where head-on collisions most frequently occur, they can certainly can occur on any roadway. As the population in Atlanta and throughout Georgia continues to spread beyond urban areas, traffic volumes are increasing on two-lane rural roads. Unfortunately, this increases the frequency of head-on car accidents.

How Head-On Collisions Occur

In most cases, a head-on collision occurs when a car or truck crosses the center line or median and crashes into an approaching vehicle. A head-on collision can also occur when a driver, intentionally or unintentionally, travels in the wrong direction down a roadway. This may occur due to poor roadway design or a lack of clear traffic signs. Causes of head-on collision car accidents are many, including:

• Distracted driving
• Driving under the influence
• Passing on a two-lane road
• Sudden lane changes
• Roadway defects, such as potholes and uneven pavement
• Vehicle malfunction
• Speeding and loss of control
• Over-correcting a lane adjustment

When head-on collisions occur, the injuries sustained are often catastrophic or even fatal. We have seen serious head and brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, bone fractures, and other types of internal injuries from head-on car accidents. Due to the severity of most head-on collisions, it is important to choose an attorney who knows how to properly investigate these claims and hold at-fault parties responsible. For instance, it is often important for the attorney to hire an accident reconstruction expert to investigate the collision. If the expert is hired soon after the collision occurs, they can often document skid marks, yaw marks, and roadway debris, evidence which experts use to help determine how the collision occurred. Likewise, if there is a roadway defect, proper notice must be given to the government entity responsible for the roadway. Such notice must be given within a very limited time period in order to pursue a claim against the responsible government entity.

Contact Katz Personal Injury Lawyers after a Head-On Collision in Georgia

If you or a loved one has been injured in a head-on collision in Metro Atlanta, Decatur, Marietta, Alpharetta, Rome, Albany, Columbus, or anywhere in Georgia, contact the legal team at Katz Personal Injury Lawyers at (888) 426-2100 or (404) 460-0101 to discuss your options on pursuing claims against the at-fault driver and their employer. We can help you obtain fair and just compensation for your injuries.