The most common type of car accident is the rear-end collision. There are approximately 2.5 million rear-end accidents in the United States every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 29.6 percent of all car accidents are rear-impact crashes.
Causes of Rear-End Car Accidents
- Tailgating
- Speeding
- Distracted driving (talking on cell phone, rubbernecking, texting, adjusting the radio, etc.)
- Inattention
Injuries from Rear–End Accidents
High-speed rear-end crashes with a forceful impact can result in serious injury or, less frequently, death. Insurance companies like to argue that low-speed rear-end collisions with low to moderate impact do not cause serious injuries. Jury awards and scientific evidence clearly show that serious injuries—typically neck and low back injuries—are caused by even low-impact accidents. One painful and debilitating injury frequently caused by a rear impact is a herniated disc. Serious herniated disc injuries may require cervical or lumbar spinal fusion surgery.
Making a Claim
Although rear-end collisions look clear-cut because the car that causes the accident from the rear is presumed to be at fault, that doesn’t mean the insurance company will readily pay full compensation for all your injuries. They will look for any reason to reduce the amount they offer in settlement.
That’s why in this kind of accident in particular, it is much more effective to have an experienced Florida car accident attorney on your side who has the knowledge and resources to prove that your injuries may permanently change your life and to make certain that you receive an adequate recovery.
If you’ve been injured in a rear-impact accident and want to learn more about pursuing a claim in Florida, you will want to read a free consumer guide by Jim Dodson, a car accident attorney in Clearwater, Florida, entitled Five Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Claim. Many people just like you have relied upon Jim’s guide for answers to questions that commonly arise when a person has been in a car accident. Read it in the comfort of your home before you even hire a lawyer.
If you have questions that can’t wait, Jim will be happy to answer them for you. Just send him a personal email. We always respect your privacy and never share your information with anyone.
We represent personal injury and accident victims in Florida in these cities:
Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Tarpon Springs, Dunedin, Largo, Oldsmar, St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Pinellas Park, Seminole, Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Shores,Treasure Island, Redington Beach, Madeira Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Crystal Beach, Ozona, Bradenton, Palmetto, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Ellenton, Kenneth City, South Pasadena, St. Petersburg Beach, Tierra Verde, New Port Richey, Port Richey, Hudson, Bayonet Point, Holiday, Land O’Lakes, Lutz, Odessa, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Dade City, Sebring, Wesley Chapel, Pinellas County, Pasco County, Hillsborough County, Manatee County, and all other cities in Florida and Florida Counties.Our primary office location is in Clearwater, however we meet clients at our satellite offices or a convenient location at or near your home.
The cost of legal services is always a major concern for any client,
especially a client who has been unable to work due to injuries suffered in an accident.
Recovering from your injuries is enough to handle without the added burden of how you will pay for a lawyer.
We have removed this burden by offering our legal services on a contingency fee basis.
This means there is NO FEEs until our personal injury attorneys successfully recover money damages for you.
