Rockford Car Accident Attorney David Monteleone Shares the Major Causes of a Head-On Collision

A head-on collision is a severe Rockford car accident that occurs when the front end of one vehicle collides with the front end of another—usually when both cars are moving. These accidents are dangerous because the vehicles are often moving at a high rate of speed when they collide, greatly intensifying the force of the impact.

A head-on collision causes serious injuries including head injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, disfiguring burns, and limb amputations—or even death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,323 people died in head-on collisions in 2011—107 of them in Illinois.

A head-on collision occurs when the driver of a vehicle departs from his lane—either unintentionally or intentionally—colliding with a vehicle in oncoming traffic. Often, a head-on collision happens in a rural area, on an undivided two-lane road. Factors that can contribute to this severe type of Rockford car accident include driving under the influence (DUI), fatigue, driver distraction, and speeding.

Following are the most common causes of a head-on collision:

• Attempting to pass a slower vehicle on an undivided road or highway
• Driving on the wrong side of the road
• Falling asleep and drifting into oncoming traffic
• Crashing in a construction zone where the lanes are very close together
• Driving too fast around a sharp curve

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a head-on collision or other Rockford car accident, you need an experienced Rockford car accident lawyer on your side. At The Fisk & Monteleone Law Firm, we regularly help accident victims obtain compensation for their serious injuries—we may be able to help you too. Our compassionate and skilled Rockford car accident attorneys will take the time to understand your situation, answer your questions, and help you to develop an action plan—all during a complimentary, no-obligation case evaluation. Contact our office today at 888-716-7336 to schedule your free consultation. We are here to help you.