A lapse of attention can easily lead to a rear-end wreck, and you, as the person whose vehicle is hit, will pay the price.
Rear-end car accidents in Media can cause real damage to your life, not just your vehicle. Our knowledgeable car collision attorneys at the Dan Doyle Law Group can provide answers and support after an accident and can help you pursue compensation.
Drivers can and do misjudge the speed of other vehicles around them. Some may not see a car changing lanes, causing them to stop short or run into another vehicle. Similarly, motorists might become distracted or impaired, such as by texting or driving under the influence.
Rear-end accidents can lead to several types of injuries both to the drivers and passengers, including the following:
Any of these injuries can require medical care and sometimes long-term rehabilitation. These expenses, along with any emotional trauma a person faces, can become overwhelming to handle. However, a Media attorney can help their client build a strong case for compensation to cover damages from a rear-end car crash.
It is essential to seek counsel after an accident before accepting any settlement offer from an insurance company or attempting to navigate the legal system alone. Injured parties only have two years from the date of the wreck to bring a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania under 42 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Annotated § 5524. After this time, an individual can lose their right to claim damages.
A claim for a car accident will likely rely on negligence, which is the legal concept that holds one person responsible for another’s injuries based on unreasonable behavior. Negligence claims require proof of four elements: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
To show another driver’s negligence in a rear-end crash, the injured person must provide evidence of how they breached their duty to drive safely and prove that the breach caused the collision and injuries. Once negligence is established, the incurred injuries must be expressed as legal damages, such as medical costs, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.
Pennsylvania’s system of negligence can assign fault to anyone involved in an accident, including the injured party, if they were partially responsible for their own injuries. Under 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 7102, compensation could be reduced in proportion to that individual’s own fault or even eliminated if they are more responsible than anyone else (over 50 percent at fault).
An attorney’s knowledge comes into play when figuring out how to bring a claim and succeed. From a first conversation to gathering evidence and filing in court, a Media lawyer could guide your claim after a rear-end collision.
Even a minor fender-bender can hurt you, your property, and your livelihood. To aid your recovery after a crash, you can seek compensation to help make you whole.
Our hardworking personal injury attorneys are willing and able to take on claims based on rear-end car accidents in Media. Call Dan Doyle Law Group today to schedule a free consultation to explore your legal options.
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