Head-On Accident Attorney in Norcross

The head-on accident attorneys of Kevin A. Adamson, P.C., have over 75 years of combined legal experience. We know that most head-on collisions result from negligence such as:

• Distracted driving – When a driver focuses on texting, talking on a phone, dealing with a pet or passenger in the car, or other distractions, the driver is not focused on the road. The driver may cross the center line or fail to see a car turning in front of them at an intersection.
• Speeding or aggressive driving – If drivers exceed the posted speed limit or drive too fast for road, traffic, and weather conditions, they can readily lose control of their vehicle. A speeding driver may swerve across the center line or drive off the shoulder of the road and overcorrect into oncoming traffic.
• Impaired driving – A driver who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol lacks the physical and mental faculties to operate a vehicle safely. The driver’s lack of coordination, slow reaction time, and impaired judgment greatly increase the risk that the driver will cause a head-on crash or another type of collision.
• Driving in the wrong direction – Many head-on crashes occur when drivers travel in the wrong direction. For instance, the driver may go the wrong way on a one-way street or take the wrong ramp to exit or enter the interstate.
• Drowsy driving – If a driver lacks sufficient sleep or spends too many hours on the road, the driver can be just as dangerous as a drunk driver or drugged driver.  A tired driver, for instance, may fall asleep at the wheel and drift into an oncoming vehicle.

You may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit in the wake of a head-on collision if another person’s wrongful conduct caused the crash. When you work with a head-on accident lawyer at Kevin A. Adamson, P.C., we will thoroughly investigate your crash to determine fault, including collecting and analyzing evidence such as:

• The police report
• Photos and camera footage
• Driver, passenger and eyewitness statements
• Event data recorder (EDR, or “black box”) data
• Driver cell phone records
• Vehicle inspection and maintenance records
• Driver chemical test results.

Under Georgia law, you can file a car accident claim against another driver even if you were also partially responsible for causing a head-on collision. It will depend on whether the other driver was more at-fault than you were. However, if you are found to be partially responsible for causing the head-on accident, your financial recovery will be reduced according to the percentage of fault assigned to you. This method of sharing liability is called “modified comparative negligence.”

Head-on crashes can result in severe, life-changing injuries. Some of the most common injuries are:

At Kevin A. Adamson, P.C., we understand how deeply these injuries affect victims’ lives. Many survivors of head-on crashes must face expensive medical treatment, lost time at work, and other burdens. We will aggressively pursue all compensation that you are due if a negligent driver caused your head-on collision. This compensation may include:

If the other driver’s behavior was particularly egregious, we may request punitive damages on your behalf as well. These damages serve the purpose of punishing wrongful conduct and deterring others from engaging in similar behavior in the future. For instance, punitive damages often are sought when a drunk driver causes a head-on crash.

If your loved one died in a head-on accident, our attorneys would seek a different set of damages through a wrongful death claim. These damages can cover the loss of your loved one’s financial support, services, and companionship as well as the costs of a funeral and burial.

In the immediate aftermath of a head-on collision, it is essential that you see a doctor and get the medical care that you need. Your health needs to be your number one priority. So, make sure that you take whatever steps are necessary to treat your injuries.

You should also do your best to gather and preserve:

• Any photos that you or someone else took at the accident scene
• Names of any eyewitnesses
• A copy of the police accident report
• Medical bills and receipts of other related out-of-pocket expenses
• Letters or e-mails that you received from the insurance companies.

Finally, you should not give a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster or sign any paperwork until you consult with an accident lawyer first. You don’t want to say or do anything which may jeopardize your right to recover full and fair compensation.