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Rear-end accidents vary. At times, they are simple bumps. In other cases, they have the potential for life-changing injuries.
It’s a scary situation for anyone. Because you have no way to avoid someone hitting you, it often comes as a sudden shock. Depending on your case, these collisions cause significant damage, even totaling a vehicle.
In regard to injuries, you might experience anything from whiplash and concussions to spine injuries or brain injuries. After a high-speed rear-end accident, people might experience catastrophic injuries or lose a loved one.
Accidents throw people into overwhelming situations. From medical bills to property damage, there’s so much to do and so much money to find. As lawyers, we help injured drivers maximize their settlements.
Money can’t undo your accident, but it does help you ensure a better future. As problem solvers, the legal team at Universal Law Group helps people find solutions to terrible situations. Schedule a free consultation today to see how our team can hold the negligent driver accountable in your case.
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Imagine the following.
You sit in your car at a stoplight, waiting for it to change. It’s relatively quiet in the area, save for the podcast playing in your car. All of a sudden, a deafening crash tears through the silence.
As your car lurches forward, your head snaps back and forth. Suddenly, it’s quiet again.
You start to assess the situation but feel the shock. Your neck hurts, and you suddenly realize what happened.
As you read this, it might sounds familiar. There’s a good chance you recently experienced a similar car wreck. The attorneys at Universal Law Group are ready to represent you in your fight for a fair settlement.
A rear-end collision means a vehicle collides with another vehicle in front of it. Luckily, automated safety systems go a long way in reducing the risk of these incidents.
Unfortunately, they still happen on a regular basis.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rear-end accidents constitute about 30% of all motor vehicle collisions. This makes rear-end collisions one of the more prevalent types of accidents.
Here are some of the common causes of these incidents.
As lawyers, we see accidents and injuries of all kinds. In a rear-end accident, the injury you sustain varies with the situation. From hitting the steering wheel to crushing your windshield and roof against a flatbed, there’s potential for severe injury.
However, the most common injury is whiplash. This neck injury results from a sudden, forced movement that sends the head back and forth. It resembles the motion of cracking a whip.
This alone ranges in severity. However, it has the potential to change someone’s life. That’s why it’s so essential to seek medical attention after an accident.
In addition to having a treatment plan, medical records also help your attorney connect your injuries to the accident and establish your need for compensation.
On the road, we owe ourselves and others a duty of care. Generally, this simply means driving safely and being aware of others on the road. From pedestrians and cyclists to commercial drivers, we share a responsibility for each other’s safety.
Unfortunately, there’s no strict code that defines this duty, meaning it varies. Oftentimes, it depends on weather conditions and traffic. Still, the founding principle is that we all follow the law and exercise sound judgment on the road.
As we consider rear-end collisions, it’s common to assume the driver in the rear is always at fault or negligent. In many cases, this is true. For example, here are four common scenarios that show such liability.
In these situations, the liability is fairly clear. Most variations of this end with the driver in the back at fault. However, some accidents result in shared fault for rear-end collisions.
In a rear-end collision with a moving vehicle, there’s less force as both vehicles are in motion. The real devastation of these auto accidents comes from hitting a slowed or stopped vehicle.
Still, there’s still danger while in motion. When both drivers lose control of their vehicles, they endanger everyone on the road.
When one car hits a stationary vehicle of a similar size and build, the force of the impact is about half of what it would against an immovable object. For example, let’s say a negligent driver is traveling 50mph when they collide with a stationary vehicle. This is comparable to hitting a wall at roughly 25mph.
When the accident involves a larger vehicle on either side, such as a truck or 18-wheeler, there’s a great deal of risk for severe injury.
It’s difficult to provide an accurate estimate for a settlement in any personal injury case. Settlements aren’t universal because they reflect your specific situation. For instance, they depend on the extent of your injuries and damage to your vehicle.
While you might have a medical bill or a quote from a mechanic, that’s merely a starting point for your settlement. With our Houston rear-end collision lawyers, you have an advocate to fight for more.
We seek to maximize settlements in order to provide you with everything you need to cover your costs now and in the future. Here are a few factors we take into account for settlement calculations.
As Houston rear-end collision lawyers, we always advise that anyone in an accident seek prompt medical treatment. Medical care is essential to maintain your health and establish a record of your injuries.
As such, these records are vital documentation that connects them to the accident. The longer you wait to seek medical attention, the more opportunity the insurance company has to claim the injuries aren’t relevant.
In motor vehicle accident claims, evidence of property damage and injuries is essential. This helps our attorneys establish a foundation for a fair settlement from the negligent driver and their insurance provider.
If you sustain an injury in a rear-end car wreck, you may be entitled to damages from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Damages vary with each claim, but an experienced attorney works to maximize your settlement.
When you work with our attorneys, we are your advocates for a better future.
No matter the details of your case, an aggressive attorney is a great ally. When we act as your legal counsel, we help you protect your future. Our goal as your advocates is to ensure you have what you need to move on after an accident.
Never settle for less than you deserve. Personal injury claims are complex, and lawsuits require experience and expertise. Let us help you hold negligent drivers accountable.
Call on the compassionate and knowledgeable team of lawyers at Universal Law Group today. Schedule a free consultation and see why we are the attorneys Houston relies on.