Poor driving decisions can change the lives of families in an instant. When it comes to types of car wrecks, few are as dangerous as head-on collisions.
If you’re injured in an accident due to a head-on collision, serious injuries including traumatic brain injury can occur. Please don’t hesitate to contact me to discuss your options. You can contact us by phone at 864-235-4999 by clicking the button below or through our contact form.
Head-on highway encounters usually result in serious injuries and are frequently fatal.
For example, on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, four people were killed in a head-on collision. According to Fox Carolina, South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the head-on collision that occurred between two vehicles in Greer on SC-14. The two vehicles were heading in opposite directions when one of the vehicles crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic causing the head-on wreck. SCHP has charged the lone survivor with 4 counts of felony DUI. Click here for additional information about this tragic accident.
Here’s some important information you need to know about head-on collisions:
What is a Head-on Collision
Head-on collisions are synonymous with wrong-way wrecks as they occur when cars traveling in opposite directions collide front-to-front.
How Dangerous are Head-on Collisions
While head-on crashes are rare, when these crashes occur they usually result in serious injuries and even fatalities. According to IIHS, as of 2018, 56 percent of the head-on collision in the United States resulted in fatalities.
What are the most frequent causes of head-on Collisions?
Distracted and impaired drivers are the most common reasons head-on collisions occur.
Impaired driving, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or driving while extremely fatigued, is a major cause. Using a cell phone while driving can distract a driver and draw their focus off the road causing the vehicle to drift off course towards oncoming traffic.
A less common scenario that we’ve seen is older drivers who may be confused about the direction or entrance onto a highway ramp can lead to head-on collisions.
Who can be held liable?
A driver driving his motor vehicle down the wrong way of a road can be held liable for such negligence. A bar, restaurant, or similar establishment that over-over serves an intoxicated or impaired driver may be liable as well.
Wrap Up
For over 15 years, our law firm has represented Upstate families in a variety of personal injury cases including head-on collisions. If you or a family member suffer serious injuries, please don’t hesitate to call us at 864-235-4999 or fill out the form below to request a free consultation to discuss your case.