REAR END COLLISIONS
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City, Missouri
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 2.5 million rear end collisions occur each year, making them the most common type of auto accident. With electronic gadgets becoming more widely used, driver distraction will continue to rise and so will the number of rear end collisions.
Currently, Missouri law only forbids those under the age of 21 from texting while driving. Even though studies have proven that cell phone usage, driver distraction, and auto accidents go hand-in-hand, the Missouri legislature has done little to safeguard its citizens.
By contacting a skilled Missouri auto accident attorney, such as those at The Bradley Law Firm, you can find out if you are entitled to compensation for your damages.
Rear End Car Accident Injuries
The majority of rear end auto accidents occur at low speeds. Consequently, injuries tend to be less serious than those sustained in a front end collision. However, serious injuries such as the ones here often occur in rear end collisions:
Compensation for Rear End Collisions
Depending on the circumstances surrounding your rear end accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages, which can include:
- Related medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Car repair or replacement
- Rental car expenses
- Punitive damages
Why You Need a Rear End Collision Attorney
Because rear end accidents occur at low speeds and often do not result in a fatality, insurance company representatives try to reduce or deny fair compensation. They typically claim that no serious injuries could have been sustained with vehicles moving at such slow speeds or even not moving at all. You should always speak to an experienced rear end collision attorney before you give any oral or written statement to an insurance company.
Regulations surrounding rear end accidents are complicated. This type of auto accident is rarely clear-cut. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a rear end collision in St. Louis, Kansas City, or anywhere in Missouri, The Bradley Law Firm, we can determine if you are entitled to compensation for your damages. Please contact us today for your no-cost, confidential consultation. We also serve clients in Jefferson City and all of Missouri.