New Orleans
Head-on collisions are among the most violent crashes on the road, and they’re rarely accidents in the truest sense.
In this case, it wasn’t a faulty part to blame, someone crossed a centerline, drove the wrong way, or passed where they shouldn’t have.
The Voorhies Law Firm builds these cases around exactly how and why that happened.
A head-on collision occurs when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions strike each other front-first, combining both vehicles’ speed into the force of impact.
These crashes frequently cause:
Because the combined speed of both vehicles drives the force of a head-on crash, these collisions cause catastrophic injury even at moderate speeds, which is exactly why the medical and financial stakes tend to be so much higher than in a typical crash.
Head-on collisions almost always trace back to a driver leaving their lane, which shapes how fault gets established.
Louisiana traffic law requires drivers to stay in their designated lane except when passing is legal and safe.
A driver who crosses into oncoming traffic, whether from distraction, impairment, fatigue, or an unsafe pass, has generally violated that basic duty, which becomes powerful evidence in establishing fault.
Investigating a head-on collision means figuring out why a driver left their lane in the first place, which often points to impairment, drowsy driving, distraction, or an unsafe passing attempt on a two-lane road.
That underlying cause can matter for both establishing fault and, in the right circumstances, punitive exposure.
As with other car accident claims, you generally have two years to file under Civil Code article 3493.1 for crashes on or after July 1, 2024, and the 51% comparative fault bar under article 2323 applies for crashes on or after January 1, 2026.
STEP 1
Free consultation.
Tell us what happened. We’ll give you an honest, no-cost assessment, often while you’re still in active medical treatment.
STEP 2
Urgent investigation.
We move immediately to secure evidence, since head-on crashes often involve fatalities or severe injury that can complicate later fact-finding.
STEP 3
Cause investigation.
We dig into why the other driver left their lane, whether it’s impairment, fatigue, distraction, or an unsafe pass.
STEP 4
Medical documentation.
Given the severity typical of these crashes, we work closely with your medical team to build a complete record.
STEP 5
Damage calculation.
We account for extensive medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term or permanent impact.
STEP 6
Demand and negotiation.
We pursue full value given how catastrophic these crashes typically are.
STEP 7
Filing suit, if needed.
We move to file before your deadline when a fair resolution isn’t reached.
STEP 8
Resolution.
You get what you’re owed, whether through settlement or in court.
We handle head-on collision claims involving:
Behind every head-on collision case is a family facing some of the most severe injuries, or losses, that a crash can cause.
We build these cases with the seriousness that reality demands.
The Voorhies Law Firm has recovered over $100 million for our clients, including a $4.25 million recovery for a family who lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence.
What a given case is worth always comes down to its own specific facts.
Head-on collision cases often involve the most severe injuries we see, and the highest stakes for a family’s future.
Richard P. Voorhies III and the team at The Voorhies Law Firm bring the full weight of our resources to cases like these.
We’re recognized by Super Lawyers and other legal organizations, but in a case this serious, what matters most is direct access to your attorney, not a call center, and no cost to you unless we recover for you.
We handle these cases on contingency, so you can focus on what matters: healing.
It’s strong evidence, since drivers have a basic duty to stay in their lane, but a full investigation into why they crossed still matters for building the strongest possible case.
Evidence of impairment, including a DUI citation, can significantly strengthen a civil claim, even though the criminal case proceeds separately from your compensation claim.
Louisiana law allows certain family members to pursue a wrongful death claim. This is one of the most serious types of cases we handle, and we treat it accordingly from the first conversation.
Generally two years from the date of the crash for incidents on or after July 1, 2024, under Civil Code article 3493.1, though wrongful death claims can carry different timing considerations worth discussing directly with an attorney.
Nothing to start. We work on contingency, so our fee comes only from what we recover for you.
