Recent research suggests that rear-end car accidents make up around a third of all collisions. Though most rear-end accidents do not end in fatalities, no fewer than half a million people experience personal injury after being involved in this type of accident. In fact, every car accident lawyer knows that rear-end accidents can leave lasting issues for victims.
Even though rear-end accidents are commonplace, they can be very serious or even catastrophic for victims. This is because drivers and passengers typically have little time before impact to expect the jarring action. Generally speaking, people who are in the leading, or front-most, car tend to suffer more serious medical injuries than those in the tailing, or back, car.
The rear-end accident is a very specific type of collision in which the tailing car hits the leading car abruptly. Therefore, certain injuries are usually seen in varying degrees with rear-end accidents.
Not surprisingly, most of the time, the tailing driver is deemed at-fault for a rear-end accident. Why? Most rear-end collisions happen because the tailing driver is:
Interestingly, sometimes the leading driver is partially or fully liable for rear-end accidents. This could occur if the leading driver:
Keeping that in mind, liability is determined on a case-by-case basis. Consequently, a car accident lawyer will want to know all the details of the rear-end accident to help a client understand the possibility and probability of receiving compensation for economic and non-economic damages.
Although not all rear-end accidents can be avoided, drivers can lessen their likelihood of getting into this common type of collision:
Drivers and passengers who follow the rules and still get into a serious rear-end collision should contact a car accident lawyer to discuss options before agreeing to any insurance settlement or compensation offers.
Rear-end car accidents happen in the Washington DC area on a regular basis. If you have been hurt in one of these common types of accidents, reach out to the Washington DC car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Duane O. King. We care about the welfare of our clients, and we will aggressively fight to ensure they receive the best possible compensation. Call us at 202-331-1963 or contact us online for a free consultation. Located in Washington, DC, we work with car accident victims in Prince George’s County, including Laurel, Beltsville, Adelphi, College Park, Greenbelt, Mitchellville, Woodmore, Greater Upper Marlboro, Springdale, Largo, Bowie, Capitol Heights, District Heights, Forestville, Suitland, and Seat Pleasant, Clinton, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, and Fort Washington.
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