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Due to the combined speeds of each vehicle, head-on crashes are extremely dangerous. While head-on collisions account for a small percentage of total traffic collisions, they result in 10.1 percent of all fatal crashes, according to the Insurance Information Institute. If you were injured in a head on collision, you must contact an experienced West Palm Beach head-on collision attorney to begin the personal injury claims process. Here at Hale Law, our experienced West Palm Beach head-on collision attorneys can help you recover the following damages:
Most people have probably heard that the force behind a head-on collision is equal to the combined speed of each vehicle, plus each vehicle’s mass. For example, if one vehicle is traveling at 35 miles per hour, and another is traveling the same speed, the combined speed of the two is 70 miles an hour. As such, this type of collision is similar to driving into a parked vehicle as 70 miles an hour. However, if one of the vehicles is larger and taller than the other, the damage to the smaller vehicle will be even more extreme. Large vehicles, such as SUVs, pickup trucks, and commercial trucks, often roll right over the top of small sedans, resulting in extreme life-threatening injuries or death. Head-on collisions with motorcyclists and bicyclists also result in permanent injuries or death for the non-occupant.
Some newer cars are equipped with Forward Collision Warning Systems, which help prevent frontal crashes, according to Safercar.gov, though many head-on crashes happen so fast that the victim is unable to take evasive action. As with virtually all traffic collisions, most head-on crashes are caused by speeding, distraction, aggressive driving, drunk driving, and/or fatigued driving.
Head-on collisions often result in traumatic injury, including facial injuries, fractured limbs, fractured ribs, traumatic brain injury, lacerations, spinal cord injuries, and whiplash. Even low-speed head-on collisions can result in serious injury or death. If you were injured by a negligent driver, the West Palm Beach head-on collision attorneys at Hale Law can help. Call us today at 561-277-3397 to schedule a free consultation.