One Driver Injured in Head-on Collison

• December 2, 2022
• Barnes Admin

One Driver Injured in Head-on Collison

Newfane, NY – A head-on collision occurred on Ridge Road on Thursday, December 1, 2022. According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s office, a vehicle heading westbound crossed over the center line and caused a head-on collision. One driver was injured and transported to ECMC as a result of the collision.

Car Accidents 

Unfortunately, head-on collisions account for 10% of fatal car accidents each year. In this horrible accident, the injured victims and their families should have an independent legal investigation performed to preserve evidence. This includes reviewing:

• Driver accident history
• Police accident report
• Any testing of driver for drugs or alcohol
• Any history of driver with drugs and alcohol
• Phone and texting records of the driver
• All eyewitness accounts of the accident
• Accident history at this intersection
• Inspection of intersection
• Timing of traffic signals
• Evaluation if pavement markings are clear and up to code
• Evaluation is road signage is clear and up to code
• Any video evidence of the crash

Car Accident Attorneys  

At The Barnes Firm, our experienced and highly trained car accident attorneys have helped many clients injured in car accidents get the best result possible and have found some common causes of car accidents include:

• Texting and driving  
• Distracted driving  
• Fatigue 
• Alcohol or drug involvement  
• Inexperienced driving  
• Aggressive driving  
• Speeding  

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact an experienced car accident attorney at The Barnes Firm today. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.   

Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.