At Scarlett Law Group, we know firsthand that it only takes a second for a serious car accident to completely devastate your life. When it comes to head-on collisions, the risk of fatalities and other catastrophic injuries is high, and the cost of subsequent medical treatment and rehabilitation can be substantial. In addition to expenses from the accident piling up, you might also have to deal with the unfortunate obstacle of being unable to work and earn an income due to the severity of your injuries.

If you have questions about what steps to take to recover fair compensation for your accident-related injuries, then please get in touch with our award-winning law firm immediately so that we can assess your case and help you hold the negligent party responsible for their actions.

To speak to a personal injury lawyer at Scarlett Law Group, please call (415) 352-6264 today.

A head-on collision occurs when the front end of one vehicle collides with the front end of another vehicle. While the underlying causes of head-on collisions are similar to other types of car accidents, the nature of head-on collisions can result in catastrophic injuries even at low speeds.

Some of the common causes of head-on collisions include:

• Driver Fatigue: From truckers who fail to take adequate rest breaks on long journeys to workers who are drained from a demanding shift, fatigue makes a motorists’ reflexes slower than usual.
• Driver Fatigue: From truckers who fail to take adequate rest breaks on long journeys to workers who are drained from a demanding shift, fatigue makes a motorists’ reflexes slower than usual.
• DUI: Although the dangers of driving while intoxicated are well known, motorists who get behind the wheel while intoxicated are the most common cause of head-on collision accidents.
• Failing to Yield: Drivers failing to yield at intersections, stop signs, or faulty or damaged traffic signals can cause head-on collisions if the road isn’t clear. Drivers failing to yield at intersections, stop signs, or faulty or damaged traffic signals can cause head-on collisions if the road isn’t clear.
• Driving the Wrong Direction: Confused motorist driving the wrong way on a one-way street, highway, or entrance or exit ramp can cause devastating head-on collisions.
• Speeding Around Curves: Speeding around curves recklessly can cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle and veer over the center lane into oncoming traffic.
• Improper Passing: Drivers who misjudge the time they have to safely pass on a two-lane road or pass in a no-pass zone can collide head-on with approaching vehicles.