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A Jackson County MO, Auto Accident Lawyer Describes What Happens In A Head On Collision

A head-on car accident is simply an accident where the fronts of two cars collide. Even at low speeds, these types of accidents can cause serious injuries and property damage regardless of speed. In many cases, they are fatal.

Head-on collisions are relatively rare: only two percent of U.S. road accidents involve head-on crashes. However, head-collision account for 10 percent of fatal accidents.

Head-on car crashes can cause traumatic brain injury, broken bones, burns, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and death.

The type of injuries sustained in a head-on collision depend on the path the body takes after the impact. In head on-collisions the victim is either thrown "up-and-over" the steering wheel or "down-and-under" the steering wheel.

"Up-and-over" Car Crash Injuries

In an "up-and-over" car crash, the victim's body jerks back and then flies forward and over the steering wheel. If the victim is not restrained in a seat belt, he may be ejected from the car. Otherwise, he will strike his head on the windshield and possibly hit his chest and abdomen on the steering wheel.

Injuries from this type of collision may include:

• Concussion
  
• Traumatic brain injury
• Cuts
• Contusions
• Neck injuries
• Chest injuries
• Breathing problems
• Internal organ injuries

"Down-and-under" Car Crash Injuries

In a "down and under" head-on accident, the victim's body is pushed the steering wheel and he may strike his knees on the dashboard. The force of the impact can cause knee, leg and hip injuries including broken and shattered bones, torn knee cartilage, muscle injuries, and amputations. It may be difficult to extract the victim leading to delays in treatment.

The Jackson County MO, auto accident lawyers at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys say that the best way to avoid head-on crashes is to pay attention while driving. If you find yourself in a situation where you face a head-on crash because another driver is in your lane, slow down and steer off the road to your right.

If you or a loved one has suffered injury from a Missouri car accident, we urge you to contact a Jackson County MO, auto accident lawyer as soon as possible. Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616 and schedule a free consultation with an experienced Missouri car accident attorney. We can advise you of your rights, provide a claim evaluation and let you know if the settlement the insurance company is offering is fair.

For information about how you can protect your Missouri accident claim, download a free copy of our book "10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim".

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