Causes of Rear End Accidents

Even though the speed of a rear end accident can be quite low at the time which impact occurs, injuries can often be fatal or critical. Sometimes the victim is able to spot the oncoming vehicle in their mirror but they do not have the time to react or avoid the accident before impact.

Any accident between two vehicles where one is moving and the other is static or barely moving can produce very serious injuries. Most rear end accidents in Pennsylvania are caused by one or more of the following factors:

• Driving at an excessive rate of speed
• Driver exhaustion (including driving too many hours in a day)
• Tailgating 
• Reckless driving
• Aggressive driving
• Driving while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs, or narcotics
• Ignorance of driving laws
• Using a mobile phone while driving

Common Injuries Sustained in Rear End Accidents

Each rear end accident is different, which is why you need the experienced perspective of The Marrone Law Firm, LLC if you have been involved in an accident.

Injuries in a rear end accident can be very severe or even fatal. The extent of a rear end injury is determined by several measurable factors as well as good or bad luck. 

The type of vehicles involved will certainly have an effect upon the nature and severity of injuries sustained in a read end accident. When a moving heavy vehicle strikes a much lighter stationary vehicle, this is one of the worst situations that you can encounter. Injuries in this scenario are often fatal on roads in and around Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania. 

The most serious injuries in a rear end accident are sustained when the vehicle struck has significantly less size and weight than the offending vehicle. Yet even when two vehicles of the same size are involved in a rear end accident, both drivers will rarely sustain the same injuries. 

The speed at which the vehicles are moving will also determine the nature and severity of injuries. Often, one vehicle is not moving at all while the driver of the vehicle behind has failed to register that the first vehicle has stopped or dramatically slowed down.

An experienced rear end accident law firm understands that all of these factors can have an effect upon the nature and level of compensation an injured person can receive in a rear end accident.

The most typical injuries endured by victims of a rear end accident include:

• Whiplash
• Head and face injuries from car glass and the airbag
• Muscular and tendon injuries
• Leg, ankle, and knee fractures and other injuries
• Back injuries
• Concussions and brain injuries

Contact an Experienced Rear End Accident Attorney in Philadelphia Today

At the Marrone Law Firm, LLC we have worked for years representing good people who have been injured in rear end accidents. We understand that such accidents can impact you for the rest of your life. Please contact us today to discuss your potential claim and the details of your accident. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Rear End Accident Lawsuits in Philadelphia

Is it possible to receive financial compensation for injuries sustained in a rear end accident?

Yes. Courts often award compensation for injuries sustained in a rear end accident to restore the injured party’s financial situation to approximately the same as it would have been had the accident never occurred.

How much are rear end accidents valued at in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania?

Rear end accident injuries compensation differs depending on the exact facts of each case. An experienced motor vehicle rear end accident lawyer will understand how the insurance companies behave and can determine a reasonably accurate value to compensate you for your pain and suffering. The Marrone Law Firm, LLC will fight hard to get you the compensation you legally deserve.