A head-on collision is a traffic accident where the front ends of two vehicles hit each other when traveling in opposite directions. Any auto accident may cause injury, but statistics show that head-on collisions are more likely to result in serious injuries or death to the drivers and passengers of either vehicle. If you live in Jacksonville, North Carolina and have been hurt in a head on collision contact Riddle & Brantley for a free, no-obligation consultation with a head on car accident lawyer.
We can help you get the compensation you deserve. Justice Counts for you and your loved ones.
Head-On Collisions in Jacksonville, North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) does not report specific numbers for head-on collisions, so it is impossible to know how many of these accidents occur in Jacksonville or all of North Carolina. However, many of these accidents involve a driver going the wrong way or has crossed the center line. Other reasons for head on collisions include driving while impaired, looking at a cell phone, drowsy driving, or unsafe passing.
Head on collisions are more likely to happen in rural areas than in urban areas. Many times, these crashes have devastating outcomes. If you have been injured in a head-on collision and believe it is the other driver’s fault, call a head-on accident lawyer at Riddle & Brantley.
Common Injuries in Head-On Car Accidents
Head-on collisions can be catastrophic, often resulting in life-threatening injury or death. The Jacksonville car accident lawyers at Riddle & Brantley have been handling head-on accident cases for over 35 years.
Head on accidents can result in all types of injuries, including:
- Head injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck injuries and whiplash
- Broken bones (fractures)
- Airbag injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Paralysis and semi-paralysis
- Burns
- Loss of limbs (amputation)
- Injuries due to being ejected from the vehicle
Proving Fault in a Head-On Collision
Sometimes proving fault in head-on collisions can be tricky. North Carolina has a law called contributory negligence. This means that an injured victim may not receive compensation if they were even partially responsible for the accident. In order to receive compensation, the other driver must be 100% at fault for the accident. This may make proving liability extremely complex and challenging.
Your Jacksonville personal injury attorney will be instrumental in investigating and proving the other party is fully to blame. In order to win your head-on accident case, you must show that:
- The defendant owed a duty of care to the injured.
- The defendant breached this duty of care.
- The breach of duty directly caused the plaintiff’s injuries.
- The plaintiff suffered measurable loss (wages, hospital bills, property, etc.)
Riddle & Brantley have experienced investigators on staff to help lead complete investigations to prove fault. One of our head on car accident attorneys will collect all the valuable evidence, the accident report, witness testimony, expert witness testimony, surveillance or dash cam footage, crash scene photos, medical records and more.
We will be your best advocate, build a case for you and take the stress and worry out of the difficult process for you and your loved ones.
Why Choose Riddle & Brantley?
At Riddle & Brantley, our attorneys have more than 220+ years combined legal experience and our attorneys and staff understand how complex auto accidents can be. We take pride in helping our clients recover after life-altering accidents. Our head on collision lawyers have established good rapport with the insurance companies to streamline negotiations — and we’re not afraid to take a case to trial if our clients don’t receive a fair settlement offer.
We will take the guesswork out of the process for our clients and navigate the system on their behalf.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a head-on collision involving a car, truck, or other motor vehicle in Jacksonville, NC call the experienced accident lawyers at Riddle & Brantley. We will investigate your claim and determine the best legal options moving forward for your case. The consultation is free, and we don’t get paid unless we recover compensation for you.
Justice Counts for you and your loved ones.