Fort Lauderdale Rear-End Collions Lawyer

Rear-end collisions happen when a vehicle strikes the back of a car in front of it.

Many drivers suffer injuries as a result of getting hit from behind through no fault of their own.

A common car crash type, these accidents can lead to a variety of injuries, property damage and medical expenses.

After being injured in a rear-end collision, consult our Fort Lauderdale rear-end collisions lawyer to learn your legal options.

Most seeking compensation don't realize what they are up against until it's too late.

You may be able to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and recover compensation for your expenses.

Share the details of your what happened with our award-winning Florida car accident lawyers who can help determine the true value of your injury claim.

After serious injury, you need a law firm not afraid to go to trial if necessary to secure the financial compensation you may be entitled.

Let our legal team help maximize the compensation you recover in your injury case.

Types of Rear-End Collision Injuries

According to the NHTSA, rear-end accidents are the most common car accident type representing as much as a third of all traffic accidents. Our law firm has reviewed thousands of injury claims from victims of rear-end crashes, including:

• Whiplash: Sudden impact collisions have a high risk of causing neck injuries to victims who were weren't expecting an accident. Even minor accidents can cause the rear-ended driver's head to powerfully whip forward and backward. The violent motion can strain the neck muscles and cause soft tissue damage resulting in the painful condition called whiplash.
• Cuts, Breaks & Bruises: Cuts, breaks, and bruises are commonly suffered by car accident victims resulting from the force of impact. Broken bones in the limbs are commonly suffered, broken ribs, and fingers. We regularly review cases involving facial injuries from striking the steering wheel, dashboard, or from impact with the airbag.
• Seatbelt Injuries: The force of impact can cause rear-ended victims to develop bruises across their chest from seatbelts, and in more severe cases can lead to fractured ribs and internal damage.
• Brain Injuries: This can range from a mild concussion injury to more severe traumatic brain injuries. The collision impact can cause damage to the sensitive tissues in your brain because of the jarring motion within the skull. In some cases a rear-end crash can result in traumatic brain injury and disability.
• Back Injury: Damage to the muscles in the back can result in painful back injuries. Soft tissue damage from the jarring motion caused by the collision, or in some cases spine injuries, can lead to chronic pain and require sustained medical treatment. Car accident victims hit from behind are especially susceptable to back injuries because the muscles weren't tensed at the moment of impact. The accident's quick forward and backward motion can rip and tear the tissues resulting in pain and mobility loss.
• Disabilities: When the injuries sustained in the accident interfere with your life it can be considered disabling. Disability can be caused by mobility loss, loss of function, or a permanent inability to perform as you once could. People with disabilities face life-altering struggles as a result of their auto accident.
• Death: Rear-end accidents can be fatal. Accidents involving vehicles driving at high speeds, big trucks following too close behind you, and other circumstances can lead to rear-ended motorists being killed.

It is important for any rear-end collision insurance claim that you seek medical treatment for your injuries. Regardless of the severity of your injuries you should seek medical care right away after a collision. Even if only for a doctor to rule out serious conditions which may cause catastrophic harm if not diagnosed early.

When filing a lawsuit to recover damages, documented medical care will be used by your attorney to establish your physical condition and the extent of injuries sustained.