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Rear End Crashes – Car Accident Attorneys – Personal Injury Lawyers

Rear End Crashes – Car Accident Attorneys – Personal Injury Lawyers

It’s uncomfortable to be followed too closely on the highway. A careful driver frequently looks in the rear-view mirror and can find it annoying when a car persistently looms too large in the mirror. It’s not just an annoyance, it’s an outright hazard when a car rides the rear bumper of the car in front, possibly leading to a rear-end accident.

It takes time to stop – the faster the vehicle is going, the longer the stopping distance. A driver who doesn’t allow enough space from the car ahead runs the risk of plowing into the back end of that car if it slows down or comes to a halt.

Rear-End Accidents Happen Often

Expert studies have found that rear-end collisions are a common type of accident, responsible for about a third of all motor vehicle crashes. In the United States, a rear-end accident occurs about every eight seconds.

Following too closely, commonly known as tailgating, is the most common cause of crashes. Police warn that tailgating is both dangerous and illegal.

With good common sense, drivers can do a lot to prevent a rear-end collision. The driver of a following car is responsible for maintaining enough following distance to allow for a safe stop or evasive maneuver.

Safe Following Distance

Police suggest using a two-second count to ensure adequate follow distance. Notice when the car just ahead passes some immobile object like a road sign or a tree. As the car passes the object, start counting seconds, like this: “one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand.”

If your car reaches the object before you have counted off two seconds, you are tailgating and should drop back a bit. It’s even better to allow four seconds, especially if roads are wet or it’s dark.

Police use laser technology to detect tailgaters and will issue tickets for tailgating. The maximum fine is $500.

Injuries Are Likely

A rear-end collision is very dangerous for motorcycle riders. Stopping a motorcycle quickly takes skill that many riders lack. The operator can be thrown over the handlebars as the motorcycle collides with the vehicle ahead. Applying too much rear brake can cause a perilous skid, sending the bike sliding out of control.

Motor vehicle occupants are at risk, too. For those in the car whose front collides with the rear end of another vehicle, it’s comparable to what can happen in a head-on collision. If not properly restrained, car occupants can be hurled against the windshield or other parts of the car interior. An unrestrained driver or passenger could be ejected from the vehicle, which is very dangerous and often deadly.

A person in the car that is rear-ended is very likely to suffer a whiplash injury. The impact causes sudden back-and-forth movement of the head that overstretches and strains neck muscles and ligaments. Whiplash is painful and healing is slow. If you have any more questions for our San Antonio Car Accident Lawyers please call our office for a consultation.

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Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death Claims

If you find that you need a wrongful death lawyer, our firm can handle your wrongful death lawsuit claim.

A wrongful death lawsuit claims that a person died as the result of the malpractice or negligence of another person or entity, and that the surviving family is entitled to compensation for their loss and for the pain and suffering of the one who died.

Under the common law, this type of claim did not exist because a claim for personal injury ended with the victim. A spouse or child could not claim damages from the person who caused the victim’s death. To correct this injustice, each state has passed some form of wrongful death statute. Although they follow the same general principles, each state’s law is unique.

The experienced attorneys at our law firm can help you through the legal process and obtain full recovery for the wrongful death of your loved one.

Your ability to recover damages and the amount of your recovery will depend in large part on the strength and reputation of the law firm you select to handle your case.

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Defective Drugs

Defective Drugs

Every year, thousands of people die or are seriously injured from adverse reactions to prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The attorneys at our firm have achieved national recognition for the verdicts and settlements they’ve obtained representing injured clients against irresponsible drug manufacturers. We have filed lawsuits against the makers of Fen-Phen, Vioxx, Baycol, Ephedra, Hormone Replacement Therapy and many others.

In this state and most other jurisdictions, drug manufacturers are 100% responsible for the safety of the drugs they make, market and distribute. Drug manufacturers are required to provide clear warnings of the risks their drugs pose to the user. When a drug manufacturer makes an unsafe product (defective drug) or fails to provide adequate warnings, it must pay damages to those it has injured, or to the families of those it has killed.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by a medication or defective drug, it is important that you seek out attorneys who have experience in this area. If the drug is already the subject of a class action or other type of mass tort lawsuit, there will be special procedural rules in place. It is important to have attorneys who are familiar with these special procedures.

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