Lewisville Front-End Accident Lawyer
Texas Front-End Accidents
No one expects to be involved in a Texas car accident, which can make the consequences of such incidents all the more challenging. Even when you take every precaution as a motorist, like wearing a seatbelt, minimizing distractions and obeying traffic laws, there is only so much you can do to protect yourself from the negligent behavior of other motorists on the road. Front-end accidents between vehicles in particular present many risks of injury and even death.
Front-end crashes, also referred to as head-on collisions or frontal impact accidents, account for approximately one out of every 50 car accidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2005, there were over 6 million auto crashes nationwide, which would amount to an estimated 120,000 front-end collisions. Head-on collisions between two vehicles are extremely deadly. Almost one out of every 10 car crash fatalities are a result from front-end accidents. There were over 43,000 auto accident related fatalities in 2005, which amounts to approximately 4,300 deaths due to front-end collisions.
There are several different types of frontal impact accidents. The collision can be with a stationary object, such as a wall or telephone pole; a collision with an oncoming vehicle; collisions with the rear of a vehicle moving towards the front of another; and collisions with a vehicle perpendicular to the front of another. The most deadly is a head-on accident with another vehicle.
Often, Texas head-on car crashes cause very serious injuries for both the driver of the vehicles and their passengers. Due to the physics of these collisions, they often result in specific kinds of injuries to a vehicle occupant’s chest and ribcage caused by seatbelt restraints, the steering wheel, and even airbags under certain circumstances. Serious head injuries are also common in Texas front-end collisions since drivers and passengers alike are prone to hit their heads against headrests or dashboards. Broken glass from windows can also cause serious, deep cuts on various parts of the body. More serious injuries include possible internal bleeding and organ ruptures. Generally, the extent of injuries depends on certain factors such as the size of the vehicles involved; whether one of the vehicles is stationary or moving; the speed of both vehicles involved; and the effectiveness of the safety features of each vehicle, such as seatbelts and airbags.
Texas front-end car crashes are usually the result of negligence on the part of both or one of the drivers involved in the collision. These accidents can occur because of a driver going the wrong way down a one-way street, entering a freeway entrance ramp the wrong way, excessive speeding, falling asleep at the wheel, drunk driving, and other various reasons. Two-lane highways and roads as well as intersections in Texas can be particularly dangerous places for head-on collisions.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a Dallas front-end car accident due to the negligence of another driver, it is important to consult with a skilled Texas head-on auto accident attorney. Ms. Dina Steele of Steele Law, P.C., has extensive experience handling Texas front-end accident cases. She will work to ensure the negligent party is held accountable and you are compensated justly while you focus on recovering. Contact Steele Law, P.C. for a free consultation on your Texas head-on collision case.