Rear-end accidents are common and fall under the domain of Utah Code § 41-6a-401, which covers automobile accidents. These accidents occur mostly when the person at the steering wheel is engaged in some activity while driving, such as using the mobile phone, adjusting car devices like the music player, listening to a podcast, or simply being playful with the children in the backseat. As a result of such distracting activities, he loses focus on driving and fails to register any change in the speed of the vehicle in front and take appropriate timely action to prevent colliding with it.
We think-tanked with a group of experienced Utah rear-end accident injury attorneys and salvaged the following facts to help you become a more informed litigant or negotiator:
Damages are Usually Claimed for These Common Rear-End Injuries
- Whiplash is the most common injury that the victim experiences in such accidents. When a car collides with another, the impact whips the driver’s head and neck back and forth (whip-like motion), an event that can lead to severe injuries even if the impact is muted. In serious cases, whiplash can even impact the brain stem and lead to chronic pain and/or mobility issues.
- Spinal Injuries (can be because of whiplash). In some cases, the accident can cause chronic back pain. Serious spinal injuries can cause paralysis.
- When airbags open suddenly, they can cause a variety of injuries like fractures, wrist sprains, spine injuries, brain injuries, and fainting.
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
The biggest problem with a rear-end injury is that, very often, the symptoms – even the ones that lead to serious injuries – appear after a lag. Therefore, if you are ever involved in a rear-end injury, no matter how small it may be, the first thing to do is seek medical attention and the second to approach experienced Utah rear-end accident injury attorneys and shortlist one.
Rear-End Accident Cases are Settled for…
Actually, the compensation claim and the settlement sum depend on the severity of the injuries. There is no average settlement sum as such. A case may be settled for as high as $1 million or more if the injury is extremely serious or causes a chronic condition. Based on our case records, a case in which the victim suffers middling injuries and is expected to fully recover in 6 months is settled for about $150,000. For this example, the sum includes personal injuries, property damages, and all economic and non-economic damages.
Of course, the negotiation process is complex because both the at-fault party and insurance companies try and low-ball the victim by substantially devaluing the damages. That is why you need a skilled and experienced Utah rear-end accident injury attorney to fight on your behalf.
People Miss Out Checking for These Property Damages after a Rear-End Accident
- Bumps on the bumper cover are often overlooked by the victim.
- Such accidents have the potential to disturb the wheel alignment, and most victims discover that their vehicle is not driving as it should until after a while.
- The trunk may not look damaged after such accidents, but several case studies suggest that the trunk closing and locking mechanism is often thrown off-balance. A misbehaving trunk can pop open while you are driving and pile on the grief of the hapless victim.
Victims of rear-end accidents must get their car checked even if damages are not apparent.
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
There are 3 quirks in a rear-end accident:
(a) Rear-end accidents are common and can lead to serious injuries – and some injuries, even the serious ones, show up only after a while.
(b) Most victims get short-changed by the at-fault party and deep-pocketed insurance companies.
(c) Most victims do not regard such accidents to be serious enough to consult a medical professional or an experienced Utah rear-end accident injury attorney.
As far as attorneys go, we are happy to offer you a free initial consultation. We specialize in car accidents, including rear-end injury claims, and consulting us will help you increase your knowledge, become a more-informed litigant, and negotiate effectively with third parties.
If you or your loved ones have been involved in a rear-end accident, we urge you to contact us and set up a free, no-obligation initial meeting.
We will evaluate your case and suggest the best way forward – and also establish our credentials.
Go ahead and contact us. You have nothing to lose and a lot to gain.
