Citrus County Injury Attorney Blog
Head-on collisions are very common car accidents that frequently result in severe injuries. In fact, these accidents result in more personal injuries and deaths than any other type of car accident. If you have been involved in a head-on collision, you may have suffered an injury and be entitled to recover financial compensation.
Head-on collisions can be caused by many things, but mostly they occur when another driver engages in reckless behavior on the roadways of Citrus County. Other accidents and injuries may occur due to poorly constructed highways or design defects in cars.
Head-on collisions often happen when another motorist:
• Makes an Unsafe Lane Change
• Becomes Distracted While Driving
• Drives the Wrong Way On or Off a Road, Freeway or Ramp
• Operates a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
• Operates a Vehicle While Drowsy or Fatigued
• Falls Asleep Behind the Wheel
Injuries in head-on collisions are more likely to end in a fatally when they occur at high speeds or involve larger vehicles, like trucks and buses. Sadly, more than 100 deaths occur every day across the United States due to car, truck, bus and motorcycle accidents.
Some of the injuries that are commonly suffered following a head-on collision include:
• Brain Injuries
• Spinal Cord Trauma
• Nerve Damage
• Broken Bones and Fractures
• Whiplash
• Burn Injuries
• Lacerations
• Wrongful Death
If you have been injured in a head-on collision or any other type of motor vehicle wreck in Crystal River, it is important be aware of your legal options. A Citrus County Auto Accident Injury Lawyer at Whittel & Melton can make sure you are well educated on your rights and make sure you receive the full and fair settlement you deserve. Contact us online or call 352-726-0078 today for a free case evaluation.