Following a car too closely is better known amongst drivers as “tailgating” another car. Tailgating carries significant risks to the car being followed as well as the car following. We at America’s Consumer Lawyer are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses, and this includes working with the insurance companies on your behalf to ensure a favorable settlement.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 23% of all motor vehicle accidents are rear-end collisions. Undoubtedly, a significant amount of these is a result of tailgating incidents. The main concern regarding tailgating is that the driver following too closely does not have the reaction time in the event that the car being followed must suddenly brake. As a result, a rear-end collision occurs which, oftentimes, injures both parties involved and can be devastating, especially for a motorcyclist.
Drivers can take several precautions to ensure that they maintain a safe following distance. By using a marker such as a sign or a building, drivers should count three seconds between the back of the vehicle ahead of them and the front of their vehicle to pass the marker in order to know that they are at a safe following distance. Of course, in worse driving or weather conditions, one should add more time to the three seconds due to driving conditions being more dangerous. If you are being tailgated by a vehicle, you can switch lanes or allow the vehicle to pass to avoid a potential accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident due to negligence, contact America’s Consumer Lawyer for a free consultation. Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people and not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, America’s Consumer Lawyer is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
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Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.
