May 19, 2023

Head-On Accidents

High-speed, head on collisions cause severe auto accident injuries that require emergency treatment and long-term medical care. The healthcare costs involved in paying for the physical and emotional trauma endured by a frontal collision victim are enormous and can reach a hundred thousand dollars. Unfortunately, insurance companies make it difficult for auto accident victims to receive the funds they deserve by repeatedly rejecting claims and refusing to pay victims in a timely manner.

With years of experience taking on insurance company attorneys, the Manzoor Law Firm, Inc. has built a solid reputation for obtaining the kind of adequate compensation that head-on accident victims need to pay expensive medical bills, loss of wages, and pain and suffering. If you or someone you know has been injured by a negligent driver, consult our Roseville accident attorney about your case.

Causes of Head On Collisions

The majority of frontal collision auto accidents happen when a driver crosses over the middle line and hits an oncoming vehicle. Reasons why drivers fail to stay in their lane can include texting while driving, being intoxicated, neglecting to pay attention to their location on the road, and mechanical failure (tire blowout or broken axles).

Head on collisions cause more fatalities and severe injuries compared to single-car, t-bone, and speed-related accidents. When a car traveling 35 mph hits another car head-on, the force of the impact is similar to one car hitting a concrete wall. In other words, both cars are hitting the same concrete wall. Unfortunately, the most serious injuries usually affect drivers and their passengers, who are closest to the point of acceleration and impact.

Head On Collision Injuries

Head-on collisions can result in severe and often fatal injuries. It is crucial for drivers to take necessary precautions and follow traffic rules to prevent injuries. Some head on collision injuries could include:

• Concussion – A concussion is a type of closed-head injury that results in partial or complete loss of consciousness. Concussions happen when the head strikes a solid surface hard enough to push the brain against the side of the skull. Symptoms of a concussion that does not cause unconsciousness include nausea and vomiting, headache, dizziness, slurred speech, ringing or buzzing in the ears, blurry or double vision, and confusion.
• Diffuse Axonal Injury – The most traumatic closed-head injury is called a diffuse axonal injury (DAI). Frequently happening to victims of high-speed interstate or highway head-on collisions, a DAI will destroy neurons located in certain areas of the brain. In addition, DAIs produce intracranial pressure and swelling in the brain that requires immediate surgical intervention.
• Spinal Cord Injury – Damage to the spinal cord may be a complete injury (the victim feels no sensation below the area of the spinal cord suffering damage) or an incomplete spinal cord injury (the victim has some sensation below the area of the injury). Also, paralysis due to a spinal cord injury may not occur at the time of the accident.
• Traumatic Brain Injury – Traumatic brain injuries can cause a wide range of mental, emotional, and physical deficits that worsen as time passes. In fact, individuals with TBIs typically need 24-hour nursing care, long-term physical rehabilitation, and speech or occupational therapists to help restore their quality of life.

Consult a Roseville Accident Attorney To Maximize Your Compensation

Head on collisions almost always result in serious injuries compounded by health problems that require long-term treatment. Schedule a consultation with a Roseville personal injury attorney if you or a loved one have suffered a severe injury from being involved in a head-on collision. We will review your case and, if applicable, obtain adequate financial assistance to pay for present and future medical bills, lost wages, and supportive care associated with life-threatening injuries.