Fort Lauderdale Rear End Accident Lawyer

Rear end collisions are common in parking lots and at stoplights. One second you are waiting for a light to turn green, the next you are thrown against the steering wheel with sudden back or neck pain. Call an experienced law firm like Spencer Morgan Law for assistance. We can seek financial compensation for your medical bills, car damage, and other out of pocket expenses, while ensuring your voice is heard by the insurance companies. A Fort Lauderdale rear end accident lawyer is ready to help in any way possible.

Determining Liability for Your Rear End Collision

A rear end accident involves one car smashing into the back of another. The most common reasons are:

• By following too closely, a driver doesn’t give themselves enough time to stop to avoid a crash. Drivers should provide a cushion of several seconds, but many don’t.
• Distracted driving. A motorist texting might not see a car stopped in front of it, which leads to a collision.
• A driver who is going too fast needs more room to stop. They could slam on the brakes but still crash into a car.
• Cutting off a driver. A motorist might cause the crash by pulling directly in front of someone without sufficient room. This is a common accident on the highway when a motorist merges even though there isn’t space.
• Sudden braking. A driver who hits the brakes for no reason could cause the vehicle behind to crash into it.
• Brake or other mechanical failure. Sometimes both drivers are being careful, but a car has a mechanical failure which causes the accident.

For most accidents, the driver in the rear is at fault. But that isn’t an ironclad rule. Instead, we will look at everything: police reports, witness statements, physical evidence, possible camera footage. We then use all this evidence to reconstruct what happened. We can also ask the other driver questions in a deposition and possibly get them to admit fault.

Even at slow speeds, these accidents can lead to serious injuries, such as whiplash, concussion, back sprains, facial injuries, and fractures. These are all common in rear-end accidents.

Any “jolt” to the body can pinch a nerve or lead to a slow-developing injury. Insurance adjusters often dispute that you are really hurt. They might offer only a low settlement or accuse you of exaggerating the pain and disability you experience.

Providing Legal Representation for 25 Years

Spencer Morgan Law is proud to help members of the Fort Lauderdale community when they are hurt in motor vehicle collisions. A rear end crash can lead to significant medical expenses and lost productivity at work, along with massive medical bills. Car repairs are also expensive and possibly beyond your ability to pay. You deserve the most compensation possible given the circumstances. Call our office to speak with a Fort Lauderdale rear end collision lawyer at no cost to you. We have won millions in settlements and court awards for our accident clients.