Head-On Collision Accidents
Las Vegas, Nevada
Head-on collision lawsuits
If your head-on collision accident resulted in a severe injury, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case.
We don't charge for consultations.
What happens in a head-on collision?
A head-on collision happens when two cars drive in opposite directions and crash into each other.
What is the cause of a head-on collision?
A human error causes most head-on collision accidents (e.g., a car turning in the wrong way on a one-way street).
A head-on collision may also occur because of drunk driving, distracted driving (texting, talking on a phone, or using GPS), speeding, or driving in a dangerous weather condition.
Who is at fault after the head-on collision?
In Nevada, the vehicle traveling in the wrong direction is at fault, and the driver of that vehicle is financially responsible for all damages.
Is the car with the most damage at fault?
Not necessarily. The amount of car damage has a lot to do with the point of impact and types of cars involved. However, there is no strong correlation between who is at fault and the level of damage to a vehicle. For instance, a semi-truck can damage and severely destroy a smaller car in a head-on collision with very little damage to the semi-truck. We wrote more about truck accident liability and compensation for damages in our article "Establishing liability after tractor-trailer accidents."
Disputed liability
In some cases, a head-on collision accident may have a dispute about who is at fault. It is possible that both parties share some responsibility or even that no party is at fault. Attorneys often hire an accident reconstruction specialist who'll help determine the cause of an accident and who is at fault.
Head-on collision: When pedestrians are involved, who is liable?
Sometimes, a pedestrian can cause an accident by forcing a vehicle to swerve. In these cases, the pedestrian is partly liable - if their actions were negligent. For instance, if a pedestrian illegally runs into oncoming traffic, the pedestrian is partly responsible for the accident.
Head-on collision: Pedestrian intoxicated. Should pedestrians be compensated for damages?
A pedestrian's intoxication would be only a factor - if it contributed to the accident. When intoxication contributes to the accident, then the pedestrian is comparatively liable. The pedestrian can still recover damages, but only if the pedestrian is less than 51% responsible for the accident.
If you are partly at fault
Nevada uses a comparative negligence rule, which means - even if you are partially at fault, you are still entitled to a settlement, as long as you are less than 51% responsible for an accident.
Head-on collision injuries
Often, the injuries after the head-on collision are severe. The victim can suffer a head injury, back injury, neck injury, cuts and bruises, or a wrongful death.
Time limits to bring a case
In Nevada, you have two (2) years to file a personal injury claim. It includes head-on collision accident injuries. There are some exceptions to this rule. Call us at 702-432-1000 if you need more information.
What is the average settlement for a head-on collision?
The compensation amount depends on many variables: a) the accident's facts, 2) how severe the injuries are, 3) the at-fault party maximum insurance limit.
The compensation after the head-on collision includes the payment for the incurred medical bills, damaged property, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in some cases, the cost of future medical care. Some head-on collision accidents get compensation in five or six figures.
If somebody died in a head-on accident, the victim's family could receive a seven-digit settlement. Call us if you have questions or want to know what compensation to expect in your situation. Often, personal injury settlement amounts are kept confidential.
When multiple parties involved
Nevada law allows you to file a lawsuit against some or all of the defendants responsible for the accident. Also, if multiple victims were involved, all victims who filed a claim must be compensated for damages under Nevada law.
Passenger injury claim
In most auto accidents in Nevada, passengers are not at fault and can collect in full from anyone.
If you don't live in Las Vegas
If you are a non-Las Vegas resident, but you got in a head-on collision accident while visiting Las Vegas or any other Nevada city, you need to file an accident liability claim in Nevada.
If the insurance company contacts you directly
In some cases, the insurance company may contact you directly after the accident to negotiate the liability claim.
Insurance companies are not your best friends. Take their information (name, phone number) and forward it to your attorney. When the insurance adjuster calls, they record the call and later use some or all information about the accident against you during settlement negotiation or the trial.
Be aware of social media
People are social creatures. It is common today to share everything that happens in your life on social media. However, when you were injured in an accident and waiting for a settlement check from the insurance company, be aware that not only your friends read your posts, but the adjuster for the insurance company reads it too.
Even if you delete your posts, in Nevada, the insurance company will subpoena the content of your social media account and use your deleted posts, comments, images, and videos as evidence during the trial.
So, when you are in the middle of a settlement negotiation, please limit your social media posts to the minimum or, even better, stop posting anything.
How does a head-on collision attorney gets paid?
We take all head-on collision cases on a contingency basis. If we can't collect the settlement for you, we don't get paid, and you don't owe us anything.
We can help
Some injuries from car accidents can heal in a matter of months with proper treatment. But others (the injuries after head-on collision accidents is one of them) may stay with the victim for the rest of their lives. Also, there could be complications discovered decades later.
Our law firm handles dozens of motor-vehicle accidents every week. Call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your situation, and ask to speak with our car accident attorney.
The initial consultation is free.
We serve clients injured in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Clark County, and surrounding areas of Nevada.
We also provide house and hospital visits upon request.
Last updated on January 31, 2024.
