Rear-End Collisions

Arizona Personal Injury Phoenix Lawyers for Rear-End Collisions

Rear-end collisions are the most common type of accident in Arizona and the United States. More than 2.5 million rear-end collisions occur every year nationwide. Rear-end collisions occur when a vehicle does not stop in time and runs into the back of the car in front of it.

If you have been injured in a rear-end collision, Solomon and Relihan, Phoenix injury attorneys with more than 30 years of experience helping accident victims in Maricopa County and throughout Arizona, can help you.

Causes of Rear-End Accidents

State law generally presumes the driver of the rear vehicle to be at fault in a rear-end collision because he or she did not stop in time to avoid the accident. This can be caused by several factors, including:

Tailgating — Tailgating refers to the practice of following too closely behind the vehicle in front of you. The general rule of thumb is to stay at least three seconds behind the car in front of you to have adequate stopping distance in the event of a sudden stop.

Distraction — Rear-end collisions are also frequently caused by drivers being distracted or simply not paying attention. Cell phones, text messaging, personal digital assistants (PDAs), car stereos, and passengers can all contribute to driver distraction and increase the chances of a rear-end collision, particularly when the car ahead makes suddenly slows or stops.

Not all rear-end collisions are caused by the driver in the rear vehicle, however. Sometimes aggressive or distracted drivers will change lanes without leaving enough space for the following vehicles to safely stop, and then suddenly slow down because of traffic or to make a turn. That is why Solomon and Relihan begins every case with a thorough investigation of the facts and law involved to hold the person who caused the accident responsible for your injuries.

Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash is the most common form of injury that results from a rear-end collision. The term refers to a variety of neck injuries caused by sudden distortions in the neck resulting from rear-end collisions. Common symptoms of whiplash are pain in the cervical area and loss of motion in the neck and head. The severity of whiplash injuries varies greatly and is not always immediately identifiable, so you should consult a chiropractor or other physician if you experience any neck pain after an accident.

Contact Solomon & Relihan, Arizona Auto Accident Attorneys

If you have been injured in a rear-end collision, it is best to talk with an attorney. For a free initial consultation with a lawyer about your car accident, contact our Phoenix law firm. For your convenience, home and hospital visits are available upon request.