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Head-on crashes cause the most catastrophic injuries on Nevada roads — and insurers respond by shifting blame onto you to shrink what they owe. We've beaten that playbook — free case review before you give their adjuster a single statement.
The insurance adjuster is not on your side
Their job is to protect their bottom line, not yours. Every question is designed to reduce your payout.
Early calls are part of their strategy
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In most head-on collisions, the driver who crossed into your lane is at fault. Nevada law requires every driver to stay on their own half of the road under NRS 484B.200, and on freeways to stay on the correct side of the divider under NRS 484B.227. When a wrong-way or drifting driver breaks that rule and hits you, they've committed a clear traffic violation — and that violation is powerful evidence of negligence.
But "clear" and "proven" are not the same thing. The other driver's insurance company knows a head-on claim is expensive, so instead of admitting fault, they look for any reason to spread the blame — arguing you were speeding, distracted, or could have swerved away. We build the fault case so that argument never gains traction.
Even when the other driver crossed the centerline, their insurer will often argue that you share part of the fault — and in Nevada, that argument has teeth. Under NRS 41.141, Nevada follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar: if the insurance company can pin more than half the blame on you, you recover nothing. Every percentage point of fault they shift onto you directly shrinks what you're owed.
That's why a head-on case is really two fights: proving the other driver caused the crash, and stopping the insurer from manufacturing fault on your side. Adjusters do this early — a recorded statement, a leading question, a quick offer before you've seen a doctor. The less you say to them, the better. We handle that conversation for you.
Once fault is settled, the next question is what your claim is actually worth — and how far the insurer's first offer sits below it. See how we value a Las Vegas car accident claim →
The wrong-way driver is almost always at fault, but under Nevada law fault can still be split between drivers. If the insurer can show you were speeding, distracted, or had a clear chance to avoid the crash and didn't, they will argue you share a percentage of the blame. In most head-on cases that argument is weak — but it is exactly why the other side investigates your driving as closely as their own.
Most wrong-way crashes in Las Vegas are caused by impaired, fatigued, or disoriented drivers entering a freeway the wrong direction. Drivers commonly enter mistakenly from off-ramps on the I-15, the 215 Beltway, and US-95, then travel against traffic until a head-on impact occurs. Alcohol and drugs are involved in a large share of these late-night crashes near the Strip and downtown.
Yes. Under Nevada law, if a head-on collision worsened a pre-existing condition, the at-fault driver is responsible for the additional harm the crash caused. Insurers routinely point to your medical history to avoid paying, arguing the injury was already there. Clear before-and-after medical records are what tie the new harm to the crash and defeat that argument.
In Nevada, being partly at fault reduces your compensation rather than erasing it — unless your share exceeds 50%, in which case you recover nothing (NRS 41.141). If you are found 20% at fault on a $100,000 claim, you recover $80,000; cross 51% and you recover zero. That sliding scale is why insurers push to inflate your share, and why fighting every percentage point matters.
Get immediate medical care first, then avoid giving the other driver's insurer a recorded statement. Even if you feel okay, adrenaline masks serious injuries, and a gap in treatment is the first thing an insurer uses to argue you weren't really hurt. Preserve evidence from the scene and get the police report number as soon as you're able.
You generally have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury claim in Nevada, under NRS 11.190(4)(e). But evidence in a head-on case — vehicle data, skid marks, witness memory — disappears far faster than that, so waiting weakens your case even inside the deadline. The sooner the crash is investigated, the stronger the claim.
If the driver who hit you was impaired, your case may involve punitive damages — additional compensation beyond medical bills and lost income that Nevada law allows to punish especially reckless conduct. A DUI arrest also creates a criminal case whose evidence can strengthen your civil claim. This makes impaired-driver crashes both more serious and, often, more valuable.
Nothing upfront — Howard Injury Law works on contingency, meaning there's no fee unless we win your case. The initial consultation is free, and legal fees come out of the recovery we secure, not your pocket. That lets you get serious representation against the insurance company without any financial risk.
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“Many people don’t realize they should contact a personal injury law firm immediately after an injury or significant property damage claim. Relying on insurance adjusters can be a costly mistake.
Despite appearing impartial, adjusters work for the insurance company and aim to minimize payouts or deny claims.”
Remember, the insurance company is not on your side, but a dedicated personal injury lawyer is! We fight for you!
Head-on collisions are the deadliest type of car crash because the force of impact combines both vehicles' speed. A 45 mph car striking another 45 mph car head-on produces a collision closer to 90 mph of force — far beyond what seatbelts and airbags are designed to fully absorb. That's why these crashes so often cause life-altering, not minor, injuries.
Common catastrophic injuries in head-on crashes include:
The severity is exactly why the insurance company fights so hard on fault — the more serious your injuries, the more it costs them, and the more motivated they are to argue you were partly to blame.
Most wrong-way crashes in Las Vegas trace back to a driver who was impaired, disoriented, or entered a roadway the wrong direction — and our freeway system creates unusually high risk. Wrong-way drivers most often enter via mistaken on-ramps and off-ramps along the I-15, the 215 Beltway, and US-95, then travel against traffic until they strike an oncoming vehicle head-on.
The leading causes we see:
If the driver who hit you was impaired, your case may also involve punitive damages under Nevada law — a separate and larger category of compensation. Learn more about drunk driving accident claims →
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Injury CaseThe most important step after a head-on collision is getting immediate medical care — even if you feel "okay," adrenaline masks serious injuries, and a gap in treatment is the first thing an insurer uses to argue you weren't really hurt. In a severe crash you may be transported by ambulance and unable to act for yourself; if so, a family member should start protecting your claim on your behalf.
In the first 72 hours, the priorities are: get evaluated by a doctor and follow through on treatment, preserve evidence from the scene, get the police report number, and avoid giving the other driver's insurer a recorded statement. Nevada gives you two years to file a claim under NRS 11.190(4)(e) — but evidence in a head-on case, like skid marks, vehicle data, and witness memory, disappears far faster than that. The sooner the crash is investigated, the stronger your case.
We prove fault in a head-on collision by reconstructing exactly where each vehicle was at the moment of impact — and in a centerline or wrong-way crash, the physical evidence usually points clearly at the other driver. Point of impact, vehicle resting positions, and crush patterns tell an accident reconstructionist which car left its lane.
The evidence we gather includes:
Because we move fast to preserve this evidence, the insurer has far less room to invent a version of events where you share the blame.
After a head-on collision, watch closely for delayed symptoms in the days that follow — head-on impacts commonly cause injuries that don't show up immediately, and getting them documented early protects both your health and your claim. If any of these appear, see a doctor right away.
Symptoms to take seriously:
Delayed symptoms are normal after a violent crash — but a treatment gap is exactly what the insurance company points to when they claim you weren't seriously hurt. Documenting these symptoms with a doctor closes that door.
This information is general and not medical advice. Always seek care from a licensed medical provider for any injury.
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Insurance companies know which law firms fight and which ones fold.
That reputation affects every negotiation. When adjusters know your attorney doesn't settle cheap, they open differently. First offers are higher. Timelines move faster. Cases resolve better.
Glen Howard is an experienced Las Vegas head-on collision attorney trusted by local families across Clark County. He and his team handle every file personally. You'll speak directly with your attorney — not be passed to a paralegal who has to look up your case number to know your name. That's a commitment the largest Las Vegas PI firms simply can't make.
And the financial risk to you is zero. Howard Injury Law works on contingency: you pay nothing unless we recover for you. No hourly fees. No upfront costs. No surprises.
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Founding attorney Glen Howard built his practice after watching his own family navigate a serious motor vehicle crash — an experience that shaped how he fights for clients today. He's recovered more than $80 million for injured clients, and you'll work directly with him and a dedicated case manager on every file, not a rotating cast of paralegals.
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You didn't ask for this. You're not supposed to know how to fight an insurance company, preserve evidence, or navigate Nevada personal injury law while you're in pain and trying to put your life back together.
That's what we do.
Howard Injury Law is available 24/7. The consultation is free. You pay nothing unless we win. And the sooner you call, the stronger position your case is in. However you found us — searching for a car accident lawyer in Las Vegas, or referred by someone who trusted us with their case — we're ready when you are. The free consultation will tell you exactly where you stand.
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