When two vehicles in motion collide head-on, the force of impact of the crash is doubled. If both cars are traveling at 50 MPH, it’s like being involved in a crash at 100 MPH. Not surprisingly, head-on collisions are one of the most devastating types of car accidents in which a person can be involved - especially when drivers are speeding. It’s common for victims of Sacramento head-on collisions to sustain life-changing brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, lost limbs, nerve damage, other catastrophic injuries, or death.
In Sacramento, which is home to some of the nation’s most aggressive drivers, 5.4 percent of the city’s car accidents were classified as head-on crashes in 2023.
If you’ve been injured in a head-on collision in Sacramento, California, because someone else was negligent, don’t hesitate to call Singleton Schreiber. You shouldn’t have to deal with the resulting consequences on your own. You deserve compensation for your medical bills, disability, property damage, and suffering. Our experienced Sacramento car accident lawyers are here to help you demand a top-dollar monetary award.
We’re nationally acclaimed civil trial attorneys with a multi-billion-dollar track record of success. Choosing our Sacramento injury attorneys to represent you puts local litigators and national resources directly in your corner. We offer a free consultation, so call our fearless advocates in Sacramento to discuss your head-on collision today.
What Are the Most Common Causes of Head-On Collisions in Sacramento, CA?
Head-on crashes occur when the front ends of two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide. When drivers exercise caution and follow local traffic laws, the odds of a frontal crash are relatively low. Most often, acts of negligence and aggression lead to head-on collisions.
Some of the most common scenarios in which head-on crashes occur include:
Driving On the Wrong Side of the Road
Driving on the wrong side of the road is the primary cause of head-on collisions.
Drivers might drive the wrong way:
- If they’re unfamiliar with local traffic patterns
- Don’t know a street only accommodates one-way traffic
- While attempting to pass the vehicle in front of them
- If they become distracted and drift into oncoming traffic
Factors like texting and driving, drug and alcohol use, drowsy driving, road rage, aggressive driving, and unsafe passing can all contribute to a driver’s decision or mistake to drive on the wrong side of the road.
Making Unsafe or Risky Left-Hand Turns at Intersections
Left-hand turns are particularly dangerous because a vehicle has to pass over at least one oncoming lane of traffic to enter a perpendicular road or parking lot. When a driver fails to look for oncoming traffic or traffic approaching from the road onto which they’re attempting to turn, they may find themselves face-to-face with another motorist without anywhere to turn.
Drivers can cause head-on crashes at intersections when they think they overestimate how much time they have to turn safely, fail to yield the right of way to approaching traffic, or make turns against traffic signals.
Unsafe Weather Conditions
Bad weather conditions - including heavy rains, high winds, and snow - can make roads slick, limit visibility, and exert unusual pressure on the sides of a vehicle. All of these things can make it difficult for a driver to maintain their lane of traffic. There are times when bad weather might cause a driver to drift into oncoming traffic and cause a frontal crash.
Auto Defects
While most head-on collisions are the result of driver error, some crashes happen because a vehicle component fails. For instance, a driver might veer into oncoming traffic uncontrollably if their steering column fails or if the airbags deploy unexpectedly.
What Compensation Can I Get For Injuries Sustained in a Head-On Crash in Sacramento?
You should not have to deal with the life-altering costs and consequences of a recent head-on collision in Sacramento, California, on your own. Someone else was reckless, and now they have to be held accountable for the harm they’ve caused. As a victim, you can pursue compensatory damages from the at-fault party (or their insurance company).
Our car accident attorneys in Sacramento will help you fight to get money for your:
- Current and future medical bills, such as costs related to transportation to the hospital, emergency care, surgery, diagnostic testing, medical devices, and rehabilitation
- Lost wages, benefits, income, and disability
- Reduction in earning capacity
- Property damage
- Funeral expenses if you’ve suffered the wrongful death of a loved one in a fatal head-on crash in Sacramento
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement
- Physical scarring
- Inconvenience
- Loss of consortium
- Reduced quality of life
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
It’s a common tactic for insurance adjusters and defense attorneys to argue that the plaintiff - the person bringing the personal injury claim - shares responsibility for their injuries. In other words, don’t be surprised when you’re blamed for the head-on crash (at least in part). Singleton Schreiber anticipates tactics like these and will work hard to stop them from limiting the compensation you’re awarded for your head-on crash injuries, costs, and suffering.
Call Singleton Schreiber For Help After a Head-On Collision in Sacramento
You’re more likely to maximize your recovery after a head-on collision in Sacramento with an experienced team of civil litigators standing beside you. There’s a reason why crash victims and families choose Singleton Schreiber.
We’re nationally respected trial attorneys dedicated to providing personalized, attentive legal representation to each and every person we represent. You’re more than a number on a case file to you. You’re a victim who deserves to have the backing of our law firm’s national resources behind your fight for compensation.
Count on us to do everything possible to help you get justice for your head-on crash. We’ll work tirelessly to bring home a top-dollar settlement, but we won’t sacrifice the quality of our representation just to get quick results. If we think we can do better at trial, we’ll be ready to take the insurance company to court.
Barring any exceptions, California requires victims of head-on collisions to initiate a legal claim for damages within two years of the date of their accidents. So, you’ll need to act quickly if you want to get the financial award you rightfully deserve. Reach out to Singleton Schreiber to discover how we can help you make the most of your fight for compensation. Your initial case review is free.
