Staten Island Rear End Car Accident Case Lawyer

Have You Been In A Rear End Accident?

Some drivers believe that a rear end collision won’t happen to them. But 2½ million times each year – that’s more than once every 15 seconds – a rear end accident is reported. The National Highway Safety Administration has reported that 28% of all highway accidents are read-end collisions, making this the largest category of all roadway accidents. And while all vehicle accidents have the potential to cause injury, rear end collisions bring added risk: occupants of a struck vehicle are usually hit completely by surprise, which makes them more likely to suffer severe injury, especially whiplash. A rear end accident can also quickly escalate into an even worse accident, as the sudden impact might force a surprised driver off the road or out of his lane and into oncoming traffic.

Traffic regulations in the state of New York have been written in such a way that when a rear end accident takes place the driver in the rear is assumed to be at fault. Section 1129(a) specifically puts the burden on drivers who “follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent”. It is unusual, but in some situations you might be the rear driver and need help proving that the front driver’s negligence was actually the reason that the accident happened. Regardless of the specifics of any particular accident, you shouldn’t wait to discuss your case with a reliable Staten Island rear end accident law firm.

Tailgating isn’t the only cause of rear end accidents. A barely believable 94% of rear end collisions happen on straight roads, suggesting that the other common causes – speeding, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, distracted driving (texting or using a phone) – are very much involved.

Victims of rear end accidents can suffer the same injuries as other accident victims, but they are also more likely to experience:

–   Head injuries and facial lacerations

–   Lumbar spine soft tissue injuries (including herniated discs)

–   Cervical spine injuries (including whiplash)

–   Brain and spinal cord injuries

A Staten Island Firm Putting Rear End Accidents Front And Center

If you or a loved one has been injured in a rear end collision you will have to deal with doctor and hospital bills, rehab and therapy expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and possibly other financial burdens. Rear end accident cases can be among the most difficult to resolve, so you should be certain to team up with an attorney that will be dedicated to your cause. Find out what Kuharski, Levitz, & Giovinazzo can do for you today.

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