A head-on collision occurs when the front of two moving vehicles crash into each other. A head-on car crash differs from a rear-end or side automobile collision in that these accidents are exceptionally deadly. According to federal statistics, head-on collisions resulted in 10.1% of U.S. fatal crashes even though they made up only 2% of collisions.

In a perfect world everyone would follow the speed limits, allow enough distance between cars, and stay in their lane. But this is not a perfect world and head-on collisions often occur when a driver leaves his lane and enters the median of the roadway or crosses the centerline and facing oncoming traffic. A head-on crash can also occur when someone enters the wrong-way entry point of a roadway by turning onto an off-ramp or turning into the wrong side of the road.

An experienced New Jersey Car Accident lawyer will often look at driving under the influence as one of the more common reasons a driver will drift out of his lane and into trouble.

The frontal impact from two vehicles may be partially absorbed by the cars which are design to absorb or accordion in a crash unlike a stationary object such as a tree or concrete barrier.

Depending on the speed of the approaching vehicle, there may be very little time to react, even for the experienced driver. If a road is not well-lighted you may not see an approaching head-on driver until it is too late. Use your bright lights to drive in the dark when you can do so without inconveniencing others, and drive with your lights on during the day to make other cars aware of your presence.

The violent nature of a head-on collision can result in serious head injuries from the initial crash and any subsequent crashes. Neck injuries, cuts from broken glass and broken bones can result from a head on accident. It is very difficult to ever fully recover from a traumatic head or brain injury.

 If you or a family member have been injured in a devastating head-on collision, it is crucial to have an attorney capable of conducting a through investigation that answers important questions such as:

• Did the airbags deploy? This is an important clue in head-on collision cases as they will not deploy when the impact occurs at certain angles.

• Were vehicle design or manufacturing defects a factor in the collision?

• Does the responsible driver have access to enough insurance to cover the costs of your rehabilitation, medical expenses and other needed compensation?

• Do you have a case against the manufacturer if your air bags failed to deploy?

• Were roadway design, construction, or maintenance a factor in the collision?

Head-On Accidents

A head-on collision may result in severe or fatal injuries. The potential for damage is so greatly increased by the multiplication of forces involved that the results are most always amongst the most dramatic of any accident. When two or more vehicles collide from angles other than head-on, there is a greater opportunity for the force released to dissipate in other directions. A side collision may push a car off into one direction, which takes the brunt of the impact away from you, but in a direct head-on hit, all of the force is absorbed by both cars and their passengers, and this often magnifies the impact. Bodies may be thrown through windshields and may suffer fatal lacerations, head trauma, or brain injuries as well as crushed or fractured limbs or internal injuries. Car engines may be forced into the passenger section or crumpled metal may trap victims inside a fiery shell.

Such injuries sustained may require vast and costly medical treatments, restorative surgery and even years of rehabilitative therapy. Carrying the burden of these costs as well as heavy income losses may result in the need for a high-value settlement. Fighting for such restitution is a job for a very skilled and experienced Begen/Hudson County head-on collision lawyer who will seek compensation for you and your family after suffering from a Head-On Accident

Head-on collisions are ranked as one of the most lethal of car accident types. Even if one is fortunate enough to avoid a fatality, the costs remain heavy. At the law firm of Rafael Gomez we have long learned how to mount a strong and aggressive case for the maximum possible settlement amount because we know how badly our injured clients are going to need it.

This type of collision is most often caused by a lane or road departure. One driver drifts or moves out of his or her directional lane or departs from a roadway and moves into the line of oncoming traffic. Due to the combined speed of approach, it may be very difficult for the oncoming traffic to avoid a crash and thus the accident ensues. Another possible scenario is the "wrong way entry." Less common but still a factor are these mistaken entrances onto the wrong side of a road due to confusion, bad signage or pure negligence, such as drunk driving.

While driver negligence or intoxication may often be found to be a factor, it is sometimes also attributable to poor signage, vehicle defects, and bad road design. These factors must all be taken into account in building a strong case for our clients.

Head-on collisions may be devastating and the need for strong legal representation cannot be understated. Please call Bergen/Hudson County personal injury lawyer Rafael Gomez for a full consultation and legal advice concerning your front-end crash.