There are many different types of car accidents. But the most common one remains rear-end collisions. Because these auto accidents are so common, many people think that rear-end crashes are not that serious.
We know the truth. We know that many rear-end collisions result in serious injuries, especially neck, head, and spinal cord injuries. That’s why it’s important to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible after your crash.
Our experienced Central Florida rear-end accident attorneys at Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. can help you every step of the way. From dealing with insurance companies to filling out forms or representing you in court, we're here for you when you need us most.
A rear-end collision is almost always considered the fault of the driver behind. Tailgating, inappropriate speed and inattention at intersections are the most common causes of rear-end collisions. In recent years, distracted driving has also become a common cause of rear-end crashes.
But other common causes of rear-end accidents continue to cause such collisions. These include:
If you have been rear-ended at an intersection, highway, or anywhere else, don’t simply assume that your car accident claim will be straightforward. No matter how your rear-end accident happened, make sure you have a lawyer investigating your crash and standing up for your rights.
While rear-end collisions frequently occur at lower speeds than other car accidents, the resulting injuries can be severe. Whiplash associated with shoulder, neck, and back injuries are the most common, often causing years of pain and immobility.
Chronic back pain, neck pain, and painful headaches due to rear-end accidents are especially common. Years after your accident, you could still be dealing with painful injuries to your neck, back, or other parts of your body due to your rear-end accident.
Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries can result, even when the head is not thrown forward against the steering wheel or windshield. The sudden whipping motion of the head and sudden deceleration can cause the brain to strike against the inside of the skull, causing damage.
Don't assume you were not injured just because you suffered no serious bodily injury. Get to a doctor to get a complete physical. If you were injured in any way, contact the Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. We have years of experience helping injured drivers and passengers obtain millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts they deserve following an injury or wrongful death caused by a negligent driver.
The severity of your injuries will determine your case’s value. For example, if you have significant medical bills and lost income due to your rear-end accident, your claim will usually be worth a lot more than someone who simply got checked out by an EMT at the crash scene and followed up with their primary care doctor.
Remember that you have the right to seek economic and non-economic damages if you are severely injured. Economic damages are losses related to your rear-end accident and lost income. The may include the following:
Economic damages will generally drive the value of a rear-end accident claim. Determining a dollar amount for pain, suffering, inconvenience, and loss of enjoyment of life (non-economic damages) is not an exact science. Generally, the higher the economic damages, the more you may recover in non-economic damages.
Injuries due to whiplash and internal head injuries can take months or years to heal, and many may be permanent. Brain injury symptoms may not be immediately noticeable. If you take the insurance company’s initial minimal settlement offer, you are giving up your right to seek additional compensation if you learn later that your injuries are more severe than you thought.
Turn your case over to us. We will handle every detail while you get your life back together following your accident. You can trust that we will vigorously represent your rights and fight for the full and fair amount of money damages you are entitled to under Florida law.
Call our rear-end accident lawyers today or use our convenient email contact form to arrange a consultation directly with a lawyer. We have offices in Clermont, Tavares, Inverness, and The Villages to serve Central Florida. Call us to schedule a free consultation with an attorney about your rear-end collision injury case. Our goal is making you whole again.
