Rear End Accidents
By far the most common type of personal injury claim encountered by our personal injury lawyers is the rear end collision motor vehicle accident. In these cases, liability of the following vehicle is often premised upon following too closely and/or failing to keep a proper lookout. Section 14-240 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended through 2005, provides that "no driver of a motor vehicle shall follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having regard for the speed of such vehicles, the traffic upon and the condition of the highway and weather conditions."
Fortunately, because both cars are proceeding in the same direction, the injuries in a rear-end accident may sometimes be less severe than in a head-on or crossover accident. Nevertheless, rear end collisions can cause persistent and serious injuries. Even cervical sprains and strains, (sometimes referred to as "whiplash"), a common injury in rear-end accidents, can be painful and have permanent effects.
Today, better automobile bumpers mean that some of our clients in rear-end accidents are claiming physical injuries even though their cars are relatively unscathed. Insurance adjusters are sometimes skeptical of such "minimal impact" claims but our personal injury lawyers try to work with our client's doctors to explain to the insurers and juries how these injuries occur.
The personal injury attorneys of RisCassi and Davis, P.C. would be pleased to discuss your rear-end motor vehicle accident case with you.
Call us at 800.344.5297 or contact us online to discuss your legal options.
