While many people view rear-end collisions as minor car accidents or fender benders, they often cause a great deal of damage. Most importantly, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries -you don’t have to suffer in silence! At Henningsen Injury Attorneys, P.C., we’ll review your case to help you determine the best course of action after your accident.
Factors that Often Contribute to Rear-End Accidents
In a rear-end collision, it’s usually a lot easier to determine who was at fault than in other types of car accidents. Either the driver in front aggressively or frantically stopped their car without proper warning to the driver behind them, or the driver following didn’t take proper precaution in keeping a safe distance.
Driver inattention accounts for 87% of rear-end collisions, with nearly 30,000 casualties each year, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics. A distracted driver might be texting, eating, or even simply interacting with other passengers.
Some other common causes of rear-end accidents include:
- Following too closely
- Reckless driving
- Panic stops
- Poor weather conditions
If it can be proven that the other driver committed any of these actions, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit for compensation. When you hire an experienced personal injury lawyer from Henningsen Injury Attorneys, P.C., we will consult with an accident reconstructionist, examine police reports, review your medical records, and speak to witnesses in an effort to establish liability and recover damages.
Is the Tailing Driver Always at Fault for a Rear-End Collision?
It is commonly assumed that the tailing driver is always at fault for a rear-end accident, but this is not necessarily true. While there is no denying that tailing drivers are responsible for a majority of these collisions – either because they were following too closely or distracted by their cell phone – there are certain situations in which the leading driver could also share some of the blame.
For example, consider the following scenarios:
- The leading driver reverses accidentally or unexpectedly
- The leading driver’s brake lights do not function properly
- The leading driver gets a flat tire, but doesn’t pull over
- The leading driver engages in an illegal driving maneuver
If you were involved in an accident under similar circumstances, it is important to establish that the other driver was at fault. Just because you were the tailing driver doesn’t necessarily mean that the other party is excused of liability – even though insurance companies may attempt to prove otherwise.
Don’t Wait to Take Action – Contact Us Today
If you are suffering from a neck or back injury, whiplash, a head injury, or any other type of medical issue due to your accident, make sure to take legal action. You will need an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to help you prove that the other party was negligent. Our injury law firm may be able to help you recover damages for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and therapy costs. Do not wait to pursue the fair compensation you deserve!
History of Success in Atlanta
Over the last decade, our firm has secured millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for accident victims like yourself. We understand just how devastating the aftermath of a car crash can be, which is why we make ourselves available to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We also offer legal representation on a contingency fee basis, which means that you don’t pay us any fees up-front or out of pocket. Instead, you only pay for our services if we make a recovery on your behalf.
Some of the car accident cases that we have handled in the past include:
- $140,000.00 settlement – accident victim suffered a broken arm
- $125,000.00 settlement – accident victim needed surgery on both knees
- $100,000.00 settlement – accident victim suffered a skull fracture
- $100,000.00 settlement – accident victim sustained an abdominal injury
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March 27, 2016
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August 29, 2012
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March 27, 2018
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March 27, 2020
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March 27, 2020
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