The most frequent causes of rear-end incidents are speeding, texting while driving, heavy traffic, faulty brakes, and DUIs. Rear-end car accidents can cause victims to sustain significant and expensive injuries, even though many views these incidents as trivial fender benders.
Consult an experienced Huntington car accident attorney to determine which route is best for your case.
Can you be too close to a car?
The previous rule required you to figure out how many car lengths were behind the vehicle in front of you. Today’s automobiles come in a wide range of sizes, not to mention trucks, RVs, and SUVs. Therefore, it is required that you follow the motorist in front of you for three seconds. This also applies to the driver behind you; if they are too close, there is a higher chance of a rear-end collision.
There should only be the absolute minimum distance between cars in all situations. More space is preferred, primarily when roads are less than ideal. In addition, a larger or trailer-towed vehicle will require more time to halt.
A Rear-End Collision: Who’s At Fault?
Unsurprisingly, the driver in the back is typically at blame when there is a rear-end incident. The most frequent culprit is the driver in the back who was either inattentive, driving too quickly for the road conditions or tailgating.
But the person driving in front may be at blame if:
- not employing danger lights when necessary
- keeping a disabled car in the travel lanes
- abruptly and without warning ceasing
- suddenly turning the car around
- not using a signal while lane-changing
In a Rear-End Collision, is it necessary to prove fault?
For most rear-end collisions, the driver at fault and responsible for the accident is quite evident. Usually, the driver in the rear will be at fault and accountable.
To establish the other driver’s liability, the plaintiffs may provide evidence. It could be helpful to hear from anyone who witnessed the accident. If the police report includes drawings, it may contain proof that backs up your claims. Skid marks and other debris at the scene can also be helpful evidence; for this reason, you should always take pictures of the stage.
You may occasionally need an expert’s testimony. These specialists can inspect and explain the physical evidence to ascertain particular details regarding the accident. Finally, if there is an issue regarding one of the relevant automobiles, your attorney might submit expert testimony about the design or flaws in the vehicle.
