Deadly Head-on Collision in Reidsville, North Carolina (NC) | Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

What Happened

A deadly head-on collision occurred on N.C. Highway 150 near Candy Creek Road in Reidsville, North Carolina (NC). According to a state trooper the 30-year-old at fault driver was headed west on N.C. 150 in a Pontiac sedan when he collided head-on with a Ford pickup driven by a 26-year-old man. At this time they are not sure why the Pontiac sedan crossed over the center line. The driver of the Ford was taken to Moses Cone Hospital with personal injuries. The driver of the Pontiac sedan was killed in the accident and police have launched an investigation to try and figure out what caused the vehicle to cross over the center line.

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The North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers’ Perspective

Head-on collisions can occur for a multitude of reasons; becoming confused and driving down a one way street, passing incorrectly on a two lane road, falling asleep behind the wheel, speeding, not seeing or following road signs properly or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol just to name a few.  Statistics gathered from head-on collisions show 28.6% of head-on collisions result in fatality; 15.3% result in minor injuries; 9.1% lead to incapacitating injuries. A number of factors contribute to the severity of the collision, including what type of vehicle, speed, driver impairment, and driver behavior. The injuries suffered in these types of accidents are typically very severe and require extensive medical treatment as well as rehabilitation and long-term care. That is of course if a victim survives; head-on collisions are one of the leading causes of fatalities in car accidents.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a head-on collision caused by another driver, you may be able to receive compensation for your losses. To determine if you are eligible for compensation it is important to contact an experienced North Carolina (NC) car accident lawyer for a confidential analysis of your legal rights. Below are personal injury case results in which our attorneys obtained restitution for our clients:

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