Head-On Collisions

When the front ends of two automobiles collide, the results are usually horrific. Despite accounting for a small percentage of total motor vehicle accidents, head-on crashes still account for a much larger percentage of traffic fatalities.

Even those who are fortunate enough to survive a head-on collision can face a lifetime of medical care. Victims and their families in these cases need to understand that such accidents often require extensive investigations, and insurance companies for negligent drivers will often dispute the victim’s version of events in order to avoid paying personal injury claims.

Lawyer for Head-On Collisions in Cincinnati, Ohio

If you suffered catastrophic injuries or your loved one was killed in a head-on crash in southwestern Ohio or Northern Kentucky, it is in your best interest to not say anything to representatives from an insurance company without legal counsel. Steiden Law Offices represents clients on a contingency fee basis, which means that you pay us nothing unless we get you a financial award.

Our Cincinnati personal injury attorneys help car accident victims and their families in communities throughout Hamilton County, Clermont County, Warren County, and Butler County in Ohio plus communities in Kenton County, Boone County, and Campbell County in Kentucky. You can have our lawyers provide an honest and thorough assessment of your case to help you understand your legal options when you call to schedule a free, no obligation consultation.

Overview of Head-On Crashes in Kentucky

• Why do head-on collisions usually happen?
• Which kinds of injuries can victims sustain these types of accidents?
• Where can I learn more about head-on crashes?

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Causes of Southern Ohio Head-On Accidents

In head-on collisions, the focus of an investigation is typically on what caused the negligent driver to run into the other vehicle. The apparent causes are more obvious in some cases than they are in others.

Most head-on crashes occur as the result of a negligent driver accidentally entering a roadway traveling the wrong way or a motorist losing control of his or her vehicle and drifting into oncoming traffic. Underlying causes can include, but are not limited to:

• Dangerous Roadways;

• Distracted Driving;

• Driver Fatigue or Drowsy Driving;

• Failure to Yield Right-of-Way;

• Improper Passing;

• Inclement Weather;

• Manufacturing Defects;

• Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI) of Drugs or Alcohol;

• Reckless Driving;

• Road Rage;

• Swerving to Avoid Sudden Danger in Road (Animal, Another Accident);

• Tire Blowouts;

• Unsafe Lane Changes.

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Types of Injuries in Cincinnati Low Head-On Collisions

When two vehicles collide head-on, the results are typically severe or fatal injuries. Victims will often face several months or years of rehabilitation, and many are never able to fully recover from the extent of their injuries.

When a person is killed in a head-on crash in the Cincinnati area, Steiden Law Offices helps families file wrongful death lawsuits to cover the many financial hardships they now face. Families of victims killed by the negligence of another motorist can be entitled to compensation for lost wages, loss of consortium, and many other considerations.

Those who survive head-on accidents can also be confronted by a series of financial obstacles because of an inability to return to work and many additional forms of medical care. Victims in these cases may sustain such injuries as:

• Amputation;

• Broken Bones and/or Fractures;

• Burn Injuries;

• Concussions;

• Disfigurement;

• Eye Injuries;

• Paralysis;

• Spinal Cord Injuries; or

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs).

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Northern Kentucky Head-On Crash Resources

Wrong-Way Driving Special Investigative Report | National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) — The NTSB commissioned this special investigation report to look at collisions involving vehicles traveling the wrong way on high-speed divided highways. The report is organized into four sections: “Wrong-Way Collisions,” “NTSB Investigations,” “Characterization of Wrong-Way Driving,” and “Countermeasures.” The NTSB Investigations section covers nine head-on accidents, including six crashes that occurred between August and October 2011.

A Guide for Reducing Head-On Crashes on Freeways — The National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) is administered by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and conducts research in problem areas that affect highway planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. As part of the Guidance for Implementation of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Strategic Highway Safety Plan, this is Volume 20 addressing head-on crashes. The report discusses the problem of head-on crashes and describes strategies to reduce these types of accidents.

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Steiden Law Offices | Cincinnati Head-On Collisions Lawyer

Did you sustain serious injuries or was your loved one killed in a head-on crash caused by another party’s negligence in the Cincinnati area? You could be entitled to more compensation than an insurance company is willing to offer in any proposed settlement.

The Cincinnati personal injury attorneys at Steiden Law Offices help clients in parts of Campbell County, Kenton County, and Boone County in Kentucky as well as Butler County, Hamilton County, Clermont County, and Warren County in Ohio. Call or submit an online contact form today to take advantage of a free consultation that will let our lawyers review your case and answer all of your legal questions.

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