Because high rates of speed are often involved in head-on accidents, the damage to all involved can be extensive. It is not uncommon for victims to suffer brain damage that causes lasting cognitive and physical disabilities.
The good news: Head-ons are rare compared to other types of accidents. They also tend to happen in rural areas. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that head-on collisions account for 13 percent of all rural fatalities. Less than 7 percent of deadly accidents in urban areas involve two cars colliding head on.
The overwhelming majority of car accidents involve human error. Head-on collisions are no exception. Factors that contribute to these kinds of accidents include:
Untreated symptoms can get worse. We all want to shake off accidents, but that can be unwise. Many accidents produce an assortment of pain:
And, according to the American Psychological Association (APA), car accidents are the leading cause of PTSD in this country. Symptoms include:
Clearly, a car wreck involving a head-on collision can be devastating, complicated and then some. Lives are often never the same after such a violent collision, starting with the physical pain and the mounting medical bills.
The car accident lawyers at the Texas-based law firm of Tracey & Fox can help get what victims need and deserve when it comes to compensation. Insurance companies often make “low-ball’’ offers, but we fight for full compensation for all the future medical treatment you need and other accident-related expenses.
Contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation.