York, PA, Head-On Collision Lawyers
Accomplished representation when car accidents cause deaths or catastrophic injuries
Liability in head-on crashes is almost always 100% clear. One driver is almost always driving in the wrong direction. Sadly, most head-on crashes are fatal or cause life-changing injuries because the impact of the collision is directly proportional to the “combined” speed of both vehicles. At KBG Injury Law, our car accident lawyers have 40 years of experience holding drivers accountable when their negligence causes harm. Our head-on accident lawyers demand full compensation for all your medical bills, pain and suffering, income loss, property damage, and all other financial and personal damages. Call us now to hold irresponsible drivers accountable for your injuries or the tragic death of a loved one.
In one illustrative case, we obtained a $650,000 settlement for a York County man who required a hip replacement after a distracted driver crossed over double yellow lines and hit him head-on.
How can we help?
- How dangerous are head-on crashes?
- What are the different types of head-on accidents in York, PA?
- What causes head-on crashes?
- Who do your York, PA, car accident lawyers hold accountable for head-on accidents?
- What types of catastrophic and serious injuries do head-on accidents cause?
- How do you determine the value of my head-on accident case?
- Do you have a York, PA, head-on collision lawyer near me?
How dangerous are head-on crashes?
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in 2023, there were 3,890 head-on crashes.
Vehicle head-on collisions account for 27% of all roadway departure fatalities. Some of the factors that cause head-on collisions include:
- Failing to have clear center line pavement markings, so drivers know which lanes of travel to use for each direction.
- Failing to install signs (chevron signs and fluorescent signs) “at horizontal curves on rural two-lane undivided roads.”
- Not designing roads with center-line rumble strips to audibly alert drivers they’ve crossed into an oncoming lane of travel.
PennDOT also recommends “friction treatments” for locations with a history of roadway departure crashes and where the pavement surface is in good condition.
Other suggestions for reducing head-on crashes include: designing roads with SafetyEdgeSM treatments to help cars return to their lane, center line buffer areas, increasing median widths, increasing shoulder widths, and controlling vegetation that can make lane and shoulder visibility difficult.
What are the different types of head-on accidents in York, PA?
At KBG Injury Law, our car accident lawyers work with the police, our own investigators, and traffic reconstruction professionals (if necessary) to show how head-on crashes happen. Some of the common types of head-on crashes include:
- Drivers who pass on two-lane roads and do not have enough time to return to their original lane.
- Drivers who enter a one-way street or an on- or off-ramp from the wrong direction.
- Drivers who cross over into another lane of travel due to visibility problems or their own negligence.
- Emergencies, such as avoiding cargo spills, other accidents, potholes, or a child who runs into the street.
What causes head-on crashes?
Our York head-on collision attorneys work with liability professionals and through the discovery process (formal questions of everyone with involvement or knowledge of the accident) to show why head-on accidents happen. Some of the reasons drivers are in the wrong lane include:
- Driver distractions, such as texting, talking on a mobile phone, drinking, eating, or looking at a GPS
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Driver fatigue
- Traffic violations, such as speeding and failing to yield the right of way
- Bad weather or road conditions
- Improper passing or merging
As the discussion above indicates, poor road design and road maintenance are common reasons head-on crashes happen in York.
Who do your York, PA, car accident lawyers hold accountable for head-on accidents?
At KBG Injury Law, we file personal injury and wrongful death claims against everyone responsible for your accident. In addition to the driver going in the wrong direction, we may also file claims against one or more of the following:
- The employer of the wrong-way driver
- The owner of the wrong-way driver’s vehicle
- Another driver
- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation or other state agencies/entities for improper road design and maintenance
- Manufacturers of defective car parts, such as turn signals and lights
- Licensed sellers of alcohol to a driver who is visibly intoxicated and then causes a head-on crash due to their intoxication
What types of catastrophic and serious injuries do head-on accidents cause?
Head-on crashes often cause deaths and catastrophic injuries because the driver in the car going the correct way has no ability to respond to a driver headed right for their car. The impact of head-on crashes is generally very severe due to the combined speed of the vehicles.
At KBG Injury Law, our car accident lawyers represent drivers and passengers who suffer:
- Head trauma, including traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage, including paralysis
- Lung, kidney, and other types of organ damage
- Broken arms, legs, hips, and other bones
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Nerve, muscle, ligament, tendon, and tissue injuries
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Burn injuries, scarring, and disfigurement
- Hearing and vision loss
- Emotional trauma
- Crush injuries
- Whiplash
- Death
How do you determine the value of my head-on accident case?
At KBG Injury Law, our lawyers have helped many accident victims like you obtain substantial recoveries. Our lawyers consult with your physicians to obtain a diagnosis of your injuries. We review what lifetime medical care you will need and how your injuries are making every part of your life difficult.
Our York head-on accident lawyers demand compensation for all of your current and future:
- Medical costs. These bills include emergency care, surgeries, hospital stays, doctor visits, rehabilitative therapy, psychological counseling, assistive devices and technology, and medications.
- Lost income. We demand compensation for all your income losses, benefits losses, and compensation if you cannot work again.
- Physical pain and emotional suffering. This category of damage includes compensation for every moment you’re in pain, you cry, you’re anxious, you’re depressed, or you’re upset.
- Property damage. At KBG Injury Law, we seek damages for the cost to repair or replace your vehicle if it is totaled.
- Scarring and disfigurement. This amount covers plastic surgery and the psychological trauma of living with your scars and any disfigurement.
- Loss of consortium. Spouses can claim damages because their injuries prevent them from enjoying their marriage.
- Loss of bodily function, the inability to enjoy life’s pleasures, and other damages.
We also seek wrongful death damages for family members when a loved one tragically dies. These damages include the funeral and burial costs, the loss of financial support, and the loss of personal support (love, comfort, education, and guidance) your loved one would have provided. If the death of your loved one was not instantaneous, we will seek additional damages for your loved one’s pain and suffering and medical bills.
In many head-on accident cases, we seek punitive damages, because there’s no excuse for traveling in the wrong direction.
Do you have a York, PA, head-on collision lawyer near me?
Yes. At KBG Injury Law, we meet clients at our York offices, located at 110 N. George St., 3rd Floor, and 2121 S. Queen St. If you cannot travel due to your injuries, we will arrange to meet you at your home or a healthcare facility like a local hospital. We also conduct phone conversations and online video consultations.
We’re ready to guide you step by step through this difficult time.
Contact KBG Injury Law today to discuss your right to compensation
At KBG Injury Law, we’ve earned the trust of former clients, the admiration of insurance companies, and the respect of the legal community for our dedication to our clients and our impressive record of results. Our York head-on collision lawyers are ready to be your full-time advocates, so you can focus on your health and your family. Please call us or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation. KBG Injury Law also meets clients in Lancaster, Harrisburg, Hanover, and Gettysburg.