Car Rear-End Collisions Injury Attorney in Lafayette

Rear end collisions are among the most preventable types of car accidents. They are also one of the most frequently occurring auto accidents. One moment you are stopped at a traffic signal or stop sign, the next you are in extreme pain and probably quite a bit angry!

Physical damage to your car may be minor if the speed is low enough. But your vehicle may need more than a coat of paint afterward to get back to top condition. What if someone plows into you at high speeds? You’ll probably be in far too much pain to be angry after the wreck.

Whether your injuries are minor or grave, you have rights. You deserve justice in the face of mild negligence or massive stupidity. You need someone to walk into court with a plan and the experience to back that plan up. Don’t ever let the foolishness and inattention of a complete stranger impact your life without fighting for your right to compensation.

According to LSU Data Reports, 17,607 rear-end collisions caused injury or death in 2016. Mathematically, that’s roughly 48 rear-end collisions happening every single day in Louisiana.

In Louisiana, the driver that strikes a car from behind is at fault. This is because the driver in the back has a clear picture of what is happening in front of them. The law is designed to make these accidents occur less. It is up to all drivers to do their very best to prevent accidents at all times, but we cannot be expected to have eyes on the backs of our heads. While we may have rear view mirrors, our eyes are best kept on the road at all times.

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Call our office today for a FREE review of your rear end collision case. We typically work on a contingent agreement basis, which means our fees are contingent upon the outcome of your case.

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Injuries

These rear end collisions are often called “whiplash collisions” because of the higher risk of whiplash. When you are completely still and a vehicle strikes you, your body moves forward rapidly and violently. At the same time, the head remains behind momentarily as the spinal column is meant to be very flexible. This flexion and hyperextension causes ligaments and the smaller muscles attaching directly to the cervical spine to strain, sprain, and tear.

Understandably, this can be incredibly painful. Such an injury can also cause long-term damage.  Nerves may become impinged by the increased gap between spinal discs. This long-term damage may make working full-time difficult and potentially impossible. Medical bills after the fact will be expensive should your insurance not cover everything.

Other ways that your life may become impacted by rear end collisions include:

• Head trauma – Your head may strike the steering wheel or other parts of the vehicle. This may lead to concussions, skull fractures, and internal bleeding of the brain. Memory loss, as well as loss of motor function, may occur.

• Back and spine – In addition to whiplash, herniation, bulging, or rupture of spinal discs can cause life-long pain and disability.

• Facial injuries – Broken glass and vehicle parts may strike, lacerate, or become embedded within your face. The airbag may also cause serious  injury. This can cause not only aesthetic damage but may also impair basic abilities like breathing, speaking, and eating should certain nerves be damaged.

• Broken bones – Any impact at any speed has the potential to break bones. Such injuries take long periods of time to heal.

• Death – In a worst-case scenario, your surviving loved ones will have to go on without your financial and emotional support.

What causes rear end collisions?

Disaster can strike in moments and at any time. It only takes a momentary lapse in judgment to impact someone for life. Some of the more common ways these accidents happen include:

• Distraction – Anything that takes a driver’s eyes, hands or focus away from the job of driving can cause an accident. This includes texting while driving, phone calls, makeup and grooming, eating, talking to passengers, playing with the radio, and even looking away from the road. Reaction time on the open road is everything.

• Tailgating and road rage – Maintain a safe distance. Don’t tailgate someone to prove a point. A simple brake check will send you flying into that car’s bumper.

• Speeding – You’re not driving in NASCAR. Stop it.

• Drugs and alcohol – “Let the good times roll” might be a rule in Louisiana, but it’s no reason to get on the road when you have no business doing so. Also, be sure to read your prescription bottles. Many of the medications you may take forbid driving due to their effects.

• Weather – Drive safely and keep your distance. You will want ample time to stop should the roads be slick.

• Vehicle defects – Worn out tires, bad brakes, and a wide range of other vehicle malfunctions may make stopping difficult under pressure. Be sure to keep a watchful eye on the condition of your vehicle at all times.

By partnering with a Lafayette Rear End Collision Lawyers, your chances of getting a quick settlement or having a favorable day in court rise dramatically. You can count on the legal team of L. Clayton Burgess to seek justice on your behalf. We are a no-win/no-pay firm that offers a free initial consultation to anyone seeking advice after an accident. Don’t Delay! Call Clay!