REAR-END COLLISIONS
Protecting the rights of victims of rear-end collisions in Omaha
The rear-end collision is the most common type of automobile accident. This type of auto accident is typically a combination of the sudden deceleration of the lead car and the lack of time that the trailing car has to stop before running into its back bumper. If each vehicle is relatively the same size, the level of damage to both is about the same. Injuries, however, are another story. Injuries sustained by occupants of the first vehicle are often much worse than those of the rear vehicle. The occupants in the first vehicle are struck from behind unexpectedly, but the people in the second car have the advantage of a split second to brace themselves.
Bumper systems primarily protect vehicles, not passengers
During a rear-end collision, the bumper system of the front of one vehicle makes contact with the bumper system of the back of another vehicle. When properly designed, the rear bumper system is an important safety feature. A quality rear bumper system is designed to compress upon impact and absorb the force of a low impact auto collision. Today, it is debated that over the last two decades car companies have developed and installed increasingly less reliable rear bumpers. These lower quality bumper systems are less absorbent and allow the brunt of the impact forces to be transferred to the occupants of the car.
Insurance companies do not protect your rights
For purposes of insurance and policing, the driver of the car that rear-ends another car is almost always considered at fault. Although this sounds straightforward, insurance adjusters work to minimize their liability and legal representation is often needed to ensure just compensation. Although serious injuries can result from what may appear to be a minor impact, insurance companies often argue that because the vehicles sustained little or no visible damage the occupants of the vehicles could not have been injured. Automobile bumpers are designed to take a beating, so vehicles that have been struck in the rear may not show much damage. However, even low-velocity rear-end collisions can cause the passengers severe injuries including—
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There are times to go it alone, but not this time
If you are injured in a rear-end collision, contact an attorney immediately. Many people are unaware of the extent of their injuries and the resulting damages until weeks or even months after an accident. Even if you do not notice anything out of the ordinary, you need to seek medical attention and legal representation.
Personal attention for your personal injury
Call 800-492-9001 to speak to your rear-end collision attorney today at Shefren Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O., or contact us online.
