Head-On Collisions In Boulder
Last updated on May 29, 2026
If another vehicle crashed directly into the front of your vehicle, you may be contending with serious injuries, expensive medical bills, and prolonged time off work. An experienced Boulder car accident lawyer can guide you through filing a claim to pursue the compensation you deserve.
Call 720-303-8591 for a free consultation from the lawyers at Daniels & Scriven, P.C.
What Is A Head-On Collision?
Head-on collisions occur when a driver crashes into a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. This frontal impact can cause serious injuries and fatalities because crash victims feel the combined force of both vehicles. Additionally, these crashes often involve higher speeds because a driver was speeding or impaired.
According to the Federal Highway Administration, 15,744 people lost their lives in head-on collisions during a recent three-year period. According to the organization, head-on collisions are the most harmful event in about 14 percent of all U.S. traffic fatalities each year and in 27 percent of all roadway departure fatalities.
According to City of Boulder Crash Data, 408 motor vehicle accidents between 2017 and 2023 were listed as “front to front” crashes.
Causes Of Head-On Collisions
Various factors can contribute to head-on collisions, including:
- Impaired driving – When drivers are impaired by drugs or alcohol, they may drift into oncoming traffic, causing dangerous head-on crashes.
- Distractions – Distracted drivers may take their eyes off the wheel and not notice that they have drifted into the adjoining lane.
- Poor visibility – Drivers may hit those traveling in the opposite direction when they have poor visibility due to weather, hills or turns.
- Unfamiliarity – Drivers may be unfamiliar with the area and drive the wrong way down a one-way road.
An experienced personal injury lawyer in Boulder can investigate the cause of your accident and help prove the other driver is at fault.
How Is Fault Determined In A Head-On Collision?
The motorist who leaves their lane and drives into oncoming traffic is generally found at fault for head-on collisions. Evidence can help establish fault, such as:
- The location of the vehicles at the time of impact
- The police officer’s findings in an accident report
- The other driver’s statements
- Witness statements
- Video footage from traffic cameras, dashcams, and nearby surveillance cameras
- Skid marks, tire tread, and other roadside debris
- Photos of the accident scene
Car accident attorneys sometimes hire accident reconstruction experts who can use available data to create scientific demonstrations of how the accident occurred.
Financial Compensation After A Boulder Head-On Accident
Head-on accidents tend to result in serious injuries and significant damages. Accident victims may suffer traumatic brain injuries, amputations, spinal cord injuries, or other catastrophic injuries due to the sheer force involved in these crashes. They can seek compensation for the full extent of their losses, which may provide money for:
- Past, present and future medical expenses
- Past, present and future lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Essential services
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Physical impairments and disabilities
In some cases, you may be able to pursue punitive damages against the at-fault driver if their behavior was reckless or grossly negligent.
Contact The Boulder Head-On Collision Attorneys From Daniels & Scriven, P.C., For A Free Case Review
If you were injured in a head-on collision that wasn’t your fault, Daniels & Scriven, P.C., can help. Call us at 720-303-8591 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced car accident lawyer to discuss your case.