Missouri Rear End Car Accident Attorneys
Motorists don't often anticipate rear end collisions prior to their occurrence. This type of accident typically occurs when an inattentive motorist is unable to bring their vehicle to a complete stop, usually at intersections or in heavy traffic, prior to striking the vehicle in front of it. While rear end collisions are the most common type of vehicular accident in most areas, with just about 2.5 million of these accidents taking place each year, rear end collisions are also typically the least fatal for motorists involved. According to statistics, rear end car accidents result in only six deaths per one million registered vehicles in the United States. However, that certainly does not mean that personal injury is not sustained by those involved.
In the event that an individual is involved in a rear end collision, the best course of action taken is to mount a careful examination of the circumstances surrounding the incident. First of all, it should be relatively clear who is responsible for the accident. A vehicle traveling behind another vehicle is obligated not to hit that vehicle, plain and simple. Motorists who sustain injury as a result of another motorist may hold that motorist liable for their actions and responsible for compensatory damages pertaining to the rear end collision incident. Furthermore, the vehicle involved in the accident needs to be examined to ensure that it performed as it was expected to. That is, if a vehicle bumper unreasonably collapses inward when previous crash test results indicated that it shouldn't do so under certain accident conditions, then the vehicle owner may be able to seek damages from the car manufacturer for selling a product that did not perform as indicated. This would be classified as a case of auto manufacturer product liability.
If you have been injured in a Missouri rear end collision accident, please don't hesitate to call Page Law today for a free evaluation of your case. You can fill out our confidential online case evaluation or by calling 1-800-CAR-CRASH (1-800-227-2727) or 314.322.8515. Our Missouri personal injury lawyers will hold negligent parties responsible for your accident and who contributed towards your injuries accountable for their actions in a court of law.
