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Orange County Head-On Collision Attorney

Head-on collisions may account for a relatively small percentage of the total number of car crashes each year, but they are nevertheless the most serious and often result in the most catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Victims of head-on collisions generally require extensive medical care, incur large medical expenses, and are often unable to work for long periods of time while seeking care and treatment.  

When you are injured in a head-on collision, it is important to hire an experienced Orange County head-on collision attorney to hold the parties fully responsible for your injuries and damages. The right lawyer can help you get the full compensation that you deserve. 

The Orange County head-on collision Attorney at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates has the experience and talent to help you get the compensation you are entitled to. With multiple offices located in Irvine, Los Angeles, El Segundo, San Diego, and Riverside, our lawyers represent victims of head-on collisions across Southern California. To schedule a free consultation with one of our head-on accident lawyers, call 949-727-9300.

Head-On Crash Circumstances 

While the majority of head-on crashes occur on rural, undivided two-lane roads, they can nevertheless happen anywhere and on any road. Head-on crashes can occur in all kinds of places, including parking garages or open lots, in traffic circles, near construction sites, or when negotiating a sharp turn in the road. 

In fact, head-on collisions are most likely to occur when a driver is making an “unintentional” maneuver, according to one NHTSA study. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a head-on accident, the Irvine attorneys at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates can help you obtain the compensation that you deserve.

Drowsy or Distracted Driving And Fatal Over-correction 

The NHTSA categorizes unintentional maneuvers as when a driver falls asleep at the wheel, travels too fast to negotiate a curve, or is distracted by a cell phone or something else. When drivers get drowsy or distracted and drift off the road, the change in driving surface jolts them back to attention. 

Many head-on collisions happen when a driver in this situation over-corrects for leaving the roadway and steers into oncoming traffic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report also cites speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs were contributing factors in many head-on collisions.

Other common causes of head-on collisions include:

  • Driving under the influence (such as drugs and alcohol)
  • Faulty traffic signals
  • Poor road conditions
  • Collateral accidents (in a multi-vehicle crash, cars can bounce off of each other, sending one or more cars into lanes of oncoming traffic)

Catastrophic Collisions 

Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous types of car crashes and a leading cause of driver ejection from a vehicle. In spite of advances in airbags, seat belts, and other safety features, drivers and passengers involved in head-on collisions are at elevated risk for very serious and often fatal injuries. 

Survivors of head-on accidents often face a lengthy recovery, and the medical bills can be catastrophic for them and their families. When you think about the energy created when two vehicles collide head-on, even at low speeds, it becomes easier to understand how the occupants of both vehicles often suffer such catastrophic injuries or worse. 

Below are some common injuries victims suffer in head-on collisions:

  • Traumatic head injury
  • Broken bones
  • Broken or shattered facial bones
  • Whiplash
  • Internal organ injuries
  • Neck and back injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Scars and disfigurement
  • Lacerations, abrasions, contusions

In order to ensure that you get the full compensation that you deserve for your injuries, it is important to immediately consult with an experienced Orange County head-on collision attorney who specifically handles these types of cases.

Determining Liability in a Head-On Accident

Drivers have a legal duty to drive with care while on the road so as not to cause injury to others. They have a duty to obey all traffic laws and driver safety. When a motorist fails to follow traffic laws, drives reckless, or otherwise endangers the health and safety of others, he or she can be held liable for any resulting collision that leads to property damage, injuries, and fatalities.

In order to successfully hold a driver liable for a car crash, including a head-on collision, you must show that they breached their duty of care, which directly caused your injuries. To make sure you hold the right parties fully liable for the accident which caused your injuries, it is best to hire a car accident injury who specifically handles these types of cases.

Contact an Experienced Orange County Head-On Collision Attorney

Many times, people involved in minor or even moderate car accidents don’t think to contact an attorney, but involvement in a head-on crash is always serious enough to seek the advice of an experienced Orange County head-on collision attorney

If you sustained injuries, or if a family member suffered injuries or died, as a result of a head-on collision, the experienced lawyers at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates can help you navigate the legal process. We can help you recover medical expenses, lost wages, and other accident-related expenses. With multiple offices located in Irvine, Los Angeles, El Segundo, San Diego, and Riverside, our Orange County head-on collision attorney represent victims of head-on accidents across Southern California. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, please call 949-727-9300.

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