Rear-End Accident Lawyer Tampa, FL

If you’ve been injured in a rear-end accident, whether it was a “fender bender,” serious, or catastrophic in nature, please connect with a rear-end accident lawyer Tampa, FL residents trust – and please do so as quickly as you possibly can. Rear-end accident cases can be particularly tricky to pursue. As a result, you’ll want to ensure that an auto accident lawyer Tampa, FL residents rely on is protecting your rights and preserving your legal options as urgently as possible.

Thinking About “Fault” in a Rear-End Accident

Why are rear-end accident cases tricky? There is a presumption in rear-end collision cases that isn’t applied to other car accident scenarios. Generally speaking, when drivers are operating their vehicles, they are required to keep enough space between their vehicle and the vehicle in front of them that they can safely stop in the event that the lead vehicle stops suddenly. As a result, the motorist operating the rear vehicle in a rear-end collision is generally presumed to be either at-fault or “the most” at-fault for such a crash.

With that said, not all rear-end collisions occur because the follow vehicle’s motorist was negligent. Any number of factors, from ill-maintained roads to bad weather, aggressive tactics by the lead vehicle’s motorist, etc. can influence the determination of fault in a rear-end accident. As a result, it is critical to have an experienced attorney investigate the unique circumstances of your accident to better ensure that you are able to obtain any and all compensation to which you’re entitled.

Regardless of whether you were operating the lead vehicle or the follow vehicle, you should have a lawyer advocating for your interests who has the experience to build the strongest possible case on your behalf. Know that we will treat both you and your case with the respect, focus, and determination that you’re entitled to as an accident victim.

There are many areas in the state of Florida – such as right here in Tampa – that are well-known for heavy traffic, especially during certain times of the year when tourists and winter residents descend on the state. One of the most common types of accidents that occur are rear-end crashes. If you have been injured in this type of crash, contact a rear-end accident lawyer Tampa, FL clients recommend to find out what legal options you may have against the driver responsible for the accident.

There are a number of reasons why car crashes occur. When it comes to rear-end accidents, one of the most frequent causes is that the driver in the rear vehicle was following too closely behind the vehicle in front. This lack of space does not allow enough time for the driver to be able to stop in time should the need arise, such as the front vehicle having to stop suddenly for a child running into the street.

Some of the most common reasons rear-end crashes occur in the cases that a car accident lawyer Tampa, FL victims trust handles are:

• Distracted driving
• Drowsy driving
• Drunk driving
• Speeding
• Tailgating

In addition to negligent or reckless behavior on the part of the driver, a rear-end crash can also occur because there is some kind of defective part in the vehicle, such as the braking system, and this prevents the driver from being able to stop the vehicle in time. However, if the defective part is caused by the owner of the vehicle not regularly maintain the car – such as worn-down brake pads – that would not be considered a “defective” part, but negligence on the part of the owner of the vehicle.

Injuries

While most people think of rear-end crashes as just minor accidents, the truth is that even a minor accident can result in serious injuries to the victim. Even an impact that occurs at a traveling speed of 10 mph can leave the victim with serious head and neck injuries from the jerking motion of the neck when the impact occurs. Some of the more frequent injuries include:

• Broken legs or knees
• Broken ribs
• Collapsed lung
• Spinal cord damage
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Whiplash

It is important for any victim of a rear-end crash – even minor ones – should seek out medical attention immediately. It is not uncommon for symptoms of some of the above injuries to be delayed for hours or even days after the accident. But a delay in diagnosis and/or treatment can result in more harm – even life-threatening harm – to the victim.

Legal Assistance Is Available

Rear-end accidents are not always straightforward. Yes, the majority of rear-end accidents occur because the vehicle that is hit was being followed too closely by the motorist driving the vehicle that collided with the tail-end of the vehicle in front of it. In short, most of the time, it is the driver who slams their vehicle into the car in front of them who is at-fault. However, this is not always the case. It is therefore important not to make assumptions about the fault issues in your case before connecting with the experienced Florida legal team at Jeff Murphy Law and exploring your legal options. Making assumptions now could cost you time, energy, and compensation at the end of the day. If you haven’t yet called our office to schedule a consultation, please do so now. Our firm’s experienced Tampa, FL rear-end accident lawyer looks forward to speaking with you.