The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that as many as one in three auto accidents are rear-end collisions. If you’ve been injured in an auto accident due to another driver’s negligence, speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Here are some of the most common scenarios in which rear-end accidents occur:
– Sudden obstruction – A pedestrian unexpectedly steps into the road, forcing Driver A to slam on the brakes, and Driver B rear-ends Driver A. Driver B would be at-fault for failing to maintain an adequate stopping distance. – Dust-cloud – On a dirt road, Driver A’s vehicle creates a cloud of dust behind it; when Driver A then stops at a stop sign, Driver B cannot see the vehicle ahead and rear-ends Driver A. Driver B is again at-fault for inadequate stopping distance and not reducing speed based on reduced vision. – False lane-departure – Driver A puts on the turn signal and begins to switch lanes, but suddenly veers back into the original lane. Driver B, who had anticipated a clear lane when Driver A began to move over, instead rear-ends Driver A. Driver B is at-fault as in the other scenarios, but in some cases Driver A could be partially at-fault due to the erratic maneuver. – Cutoff – Driver A is in the middle lane attempting to get in one of the right lanes and cuts off Driver B at an inadequate speed, resulting in a rear-end collision. Driver A is at-fault due to the erratic maneuver which Driver B could not have been prepared to avoid. – Distraction – Driver A is texting while approaching a red light and cannot come to a full stop in time, resulting in a rear-end collision with Driver B. Driver A is clearly at fault due to negligence in the form of distracted driving.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident due to another driver’s negligence, contact Mike Agruss Law, LLC for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. 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, Mike Agruss Law 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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