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Catastrophic damage can result when a driver loses control after being struck from behind. The most severe rear-end collisions happen when a driver tailgates at high speed. In nearly all rear-end car accidents in Lawrence, the driver who collides with the back of another vehicle is deemed responsible.
If this type of wreck happens to you or a loved one, our skilled auto wreck attorneys could seek compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company or litigate for a suitable damages award. Call McCready Law today to discuss your case.
The National Safety Council reports that about one-third of all car crashes are rear-end collisions. When a motorist strikes the back end of another car at higher speeds, such as on Interstate 465, more than two cars could be involved when the lead car loses control. Common reasons rear-end crashes occur include the following:
Call a knowledgeable Lawrence attorney to discuss compensation after a rear-end car wreck in Lawrence.
In Indiana, the motorist who is at fault for a car accident is responsible for compensating those they injured, either through their insurance or as a defendant in a personal injury lawsuit brought by the injured motorist.
Indiana requires all motorists to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance. This includes $25,000 for bodily injury the at-fault driver causes to another individual, $50,000 for bodily injury per accident, which covers passengers, and $25,000 for property damage to the vehicle.
Insurance conglomerates are known for offering settlements that do not cover the injured party’s losses. At McCready Law, the needs of clients come first, and the experienced lawyers in Lawrence are ready to take at-fault drivers to court following rear-end collisions.
Negligence is a four-element concept that must be proven to prevail in a lawsuit. The defendant has a duty of care to others and must drive as safely as a reasonable driver. If that duty is breached, the unsafe acts must be the cause-in-fact and proximate cause of the harm to the injured party.
The ‘but for’ test proves the cause-in-fact. But for the defendant’s actions, the plaintiff would not have been harmed. The proximate cause demands that the injuries the plaintiff suffers are foreseeable because they are consistent with injuries in rear-end car accidents.
If the plaintiff’s actions contributed to the crash, the jury will assign them a percentage of negligence. In Indiana, the plaintiff must be less than 51 percent at fault, or they cannot collect damages.
Awards are reduced by the amount of blame assumed by the plaintiff. A $600,000 award will be reduced to $540,000 if the jury deems the injured driver is 10 percent at fault. An aggressive lawyer in Lawrence could help clients injured in rear-end car accidents obtain compensation.
Rear-end car collisions can be minor, with damages to the motorists’ fenders, or deadly if the lead car loses control. Our lawyers believe justice is served when you receive adequate compensation for your injuries and the damage to your vehicle.
At McCready Law, our legal team collects and reviews evidence, including police reports and medical documentation after a crash. We also interview witnesses and consult experts if necessary. Allow a seasoned attorney to calculate how much you are entitled to and fight for it after a rear-end car accident in Lawrence.