A rear-end collision is a common type of car accident that causes much more serious injuries and deaths than many people may realize. Victims can suffer chronic pain and limitations of movement from shoulder, neck, back, and spinal injuries or devastating changes to their mobility, vision, hearing, reasoning, memory, and emotions if they suffer a traumatic brain injury. Victims may be entitled to compensation from the negligent driver to pay for their expensive medical treatments, replace lost wages while they are recovering from their injuries, and compensate them for the pain and suffering they experienced.
Drivers have a duty to maintain a safe distance behind the vehicle in front of them so that they can slow down or stop quickly if the driver in front must do so suddenly. Because of this, the driver in the rear is almost always found at fault in a rear-end collision. Common reasons that these accidents occur include:
In limited circumstances, the driver in the front could be the cause of a rear-end collision. He could be the negligent party if he does any of the following:
Did you or a loved one suffer injuries in a rear-end collision or other car accident. Let our experienced car accident attorneys take over the burden of building your case against the negligent driver and negotiating your settlement. To learn more, call our office to schedule your free consultation.
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11900 NE 1st Street
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Bellevue, WA 98005
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Bellevue Office
11900 NE 1st Street
Suite 300
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: (425) 289-1990
Fax: (425) 289-1991