Colorado Personal Injury Attorney Andrew C. Bubb
What is a Head On Collision?
A head on collision occurs when the front ends of two vehicles collide with one another. This collision unfortunately results in serious and often fatal Colorado accidents. Due to the fact that head on collisions usually occur with little warning, the majority of these accidents occur at extremely high speeds—resulting in serious bodily injuries and even death.
Colorado Head On Collisions—Causes
Head on collisions can be caused by a number of different factors, including inattentiveness, drunk driving, and aggressive driving. Inattentive drivers are drivers who are distracted by other people or objects, and therefore, are not giving their undivided attention to the Colorado roadway. Driving while talking on the cellphone, texting, and checking email are all examples of dangerous and distracting behavior that can easily cause a serious and deadly Colorado head on collision.
In addition to distracted driving, aggressive driving behaviors have been known to cause traumatic and devastating head on collisions. Road rage, speeding, and reckless driving are prime examples of aggressive driving behaviors that can have deadly consequences. Drivers who quickly change lanes, drive excessively over the speed limit, or navigate highway turns at dangerously high speeds, put themselves and everyone around them in danger. In addition, they increase their risk for causing deadly Colorado head on collisions.
Colorado Head On Collisions—Injuries
Colorado head on collisions are responsible for a variety of devastating and life changing injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head and face injuries
- Severe soft tissue injuries
- Limb lacerations & amputations
- Skin Burns
- Broken limbs
Colorado head on collisions can also cause a variety of emotional injuries, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Due to the severity of these injuries it is extremely important to have all of your injuries treated by a medical professional immediately after your accident to prevent permanent and lifelong disabilities from occurring.
Colorado Head On Collisions—Just the Facts
In 2008, data collected from FARS and GES showed that there were 134,000 reported head on collisions throughout the United States. Of those reported, 66,000 collisions had people who suffered injuries and 3,200 resulted in death. Head on collisions are much more common in rural areas. In fact, 13% of all rural fatal accidents are head on crashes. In urban areas, fatal crashes make up less than 7% of all fatal crashes.
If you have been in an accident, Colorado Personal Injury Lawyer Andrew C. Bubb will review your case for free and discuss with you all of your legal options. In some cases you may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. Call 1 (800) 773-4492 today or contact us through our website contact forms.
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