Common Injuries
The type of injury a person might suffer in a head-on collision depends on the safety devices that were in use. A driver or passenger not wearing their seatbelt is likely to suffer serious injury in the event of an accident. A few of the injuries sometimes sustained in a head-on accident include:
- Head Trauma
- Concussion
- Whiplash
- Neck & Back Trauma
- Dental Damage
- Broken Bones
- Internal Injury
Causes
Rural roads and streets without a median to prevent 2 vehicles from colliding often contribute to head-on accidents. While the type of road you are traveling on might lead to this type of collision, there are many other causes. These include:
- Driving Fatigued
- Driving Under the Influence
- Improperly Passing
- Disobeying Traffic Signs & Signals
- Driving While Distracted
- Failing to Maintain Control of the Vehicle