Head on collision lawyers Lancaster PA

Head-On Collision Lawyers in Lancaster, PA

Holding irresponsible drivers accountable for the injuries and fatalities they cause

Liability in head-on crashes is almost always 100% clear. Most cases involve one driver traveling 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 Lancaster County man who required a hip replacement after a distracted driver crossed over double yellow lines and hit him head-on.

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How dangerous is a head-on accident?

Data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation confirms that there were nearly 3,900 head-on crashes in 2023.

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration states that head-on crashes cause about 14% of traffic deaths each year. The agency states that the following efforts by those who design and maintain roads could help reduce the number of head-on accidents nationwide:

  • Make the center line pavement markings clear, so drivers know which lane to stay in
  • Install signs at horizontal curves on rural, two-lane, undivided roads
  • Use rumble strips to help keep drivers in their proper lanes
  • Use “friction treatments” in areas that are historically prone to lane departures
  • Design roads with SafetyEdgeSM treatments, which help cars return to their lane
  • Install center-line buffer areas
  • Increase the width of medians and the width of shoulders
  • Control vegetation to ensure drivers can see the roads

How do head-on crashes happen in Lancaster, PA?

Our Lancaster head-on accident lawyers understand the different scenarios where head-on crashes happen. These scenarios include:

  • Passing when the driver who passes must enter an oncoming traffic lane
  • Driving down a one-way street or an off/on ramp in the wrong direction
  • Entering an oncoming traffic lane due to emergencies, such as potholes, an animal, or to avoid another accident
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Why do head-on crashes happen in Lancaster, PA?

At KBG Injury Law, we have 40 years of experience showing how accidents on Central Pennsylvania roads happen. The steps we take to prove fault include working with our investigators, speaking with the police, and hiring traffic reconstruction experts when necessary. We formally question every defendant and every witness about the liability part of your case.

Some of the causes of head-on crashes include:

  • Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Driver distraction, which includes eating, drinking, personal grooming, texting, using a mobile phone, looking at a GPS, and anything that takes a driver’s eyes off the road, mind off of the road, and hands off the steering wheel
  • Being tired
  • Speeding and other Pennsylvania traffic violations
  • Slippery roads and other types of bad weather conditions
  • Improper passing or merging
  • Poor road design

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Who is responsible when a head-on accident happens?

Our Lancaster head-on collision lawyers file personal injury and wrongful death claims against those responsible for your accident. The defendants may include:

  • The driver who was going the wrong way
  • The negligent driver’s employer
  • The owner of the negligent driver’s vehicle
  • Other drivers
  • The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation or other governmental agencies/entities
  • Licensed sellers of alcohol to visibly intoxicated drivers
  • Manufacturers of defective car parts, such as lights, windshield wipers, and turn signals

What injuries do head-on crashes cause in Lancaster, PA?

Many victims of head-on crashes don’t survive. Survivors often live with life-changing injuries or injuries that cause chronic pain. The combination of the speed of the vehicles and the direct impact means that head-on crashes involve more force and impact than most other accidents.

At KBG Injury Law, we represent accident victims who have:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord damage, including herniated disks and paralysis
  • Internal bleeding and organ damage
  • Fractures/broken bones
  • Loss of limb/traumatic amputation/loss of limb
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Muscle and nerve damage
  • Neck, shoulder, and back pain
  • Burn injuries
  • Scars and disfigurement
  • Loss of sight or hearing
  • Emotional trauma
  • Crush injuries
  • Death

What damages can I receive after a head-on accident?

Our Lancaster car accident lawyers work with your doctors to verify your injuries, the cost of your medical care, the complications that may arise, your work limitations, and every way your injuries are causing you physical and emotional pain. At KBG Injury Law, we work with life planners if you have injuries that will last a lifetime. We work with your employers and financial experts to value your income losses. Our lawyers also work with car valuation experts and mechanics.

Our Lancaster head-on accident attorneys work to obtain full compensation for all your current and future damages. These damages include:

  • Medical costs. Emergency transport and ER care, hospitalizations, surgeries, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychological counseling, assistive help, and medications
  • Lost income. Your lost wages, benefits, salary, and permanent disability compensation
  • Physical pain and emotional suffering. All your pain, agony, discomfort, anxiety, stress, and depression, including post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Property damage. The cost to fix your car or replace your car if it is totaled
  • Scarring and disfigurement. The cost of surgeries and psychological counseling for the trauma these injuries cause
  • Loss of consortium. Compensation because you and your spouse cannot fully enjoy all aspects of your marriage
  • Other damages. These include the loss of bodily function, loss of life’s pleasures, and any other physical or emotional damages

Our attorneys also file wrongful death actions on behalf of parents, children, and spouses for the burial and funeral costs, the loss of financial support, and the loss of comfort, guidance, and other personal support.

We usually seek punitive damages in head-on accident cases because most head-on crashes are due to reckless conduct.

Do you have a Lancaster, PA, head-on collision lawyer near me?

Yes. KBG Injury Law’s attorneys meet car accident victims and families at our Lancaster office, located at 1776 Harrisburg Pike. We speak with clients by phone and through Zoom and other online video platforms. Our lawyers can travel to your home or a healthcare facility if you cannot physically come to our office.

Our attorneys are here to answer your questions and work to maximize your financial recovery, so you can restart your life.

Speak with our accomplished Lancaster, PA, head-on car accident lawyers now

Head-on collisions are often deadly. Survivors often live with constant pain. At KBG Injury Law, our lawyers work step-by-step and detail-by-detail to build the strongest case possible. We persuasively argue your case with insurance companies and before juries. We seek the maximum recovery possible, so you have the financial resources to maximize your health and your life. Please call our experienced car accident lawyers today or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. KBG Injury Law also meets clients in York, Harrisburg, Hanover, and Gettysburg.

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