Rear-end accidents are very common in Florida, and they can cause serious and lasting injuries. When these vehicle collisions happen, often the driver in the rear vehicle is presumed to be at fault. However, there could be issues of shared fault, so it’s important to get legal help if you or someone you love is hurt and you want to take legal action to recover for your losses.
Diaco Law has decades of experience representing clients who have been involved in rear-end accidents. Our firm knows the ins and outs of Florida’s traffic safety rules, including no-fault rules and comparative fault rules, and we will put our legal knowledge to work on your claim.
Give us a call at (813) 221-7978 today to schedule a free consultation with a Tampa rear-end accident lawyer and learn more.
Common Causes of Rear-End Accidents
Rear-end accidents often occur as a result of a driver who fails to follow the rules of the road or who is unreasonably careless. Some of the most common causes of rear-end crashes include:
- Tailgating: Tailgating refers to following too closely behind the vehicle in front. It significantly increases the chance of a crash occurring because the rear driver has limited space to stop and limited time to react as a result of having so little room to act.
- Driving while distracted: A driver who isn’t paying attention to the road could fail to notice that the car in front of them stopped or slowed down. This could cause the driver in the rear to crash into the lead vehicle.
- Driving while fatigued: Tired drivers are more likely to have delayed reaction time, or even to doze off and not see the car in front of them has stopped.
- Aggressive driving: If someone is driving aggressively by doing things like repeatedly changing lanes without looking for nearby vehicles, it increases the risk that their vehicle will be struck from behind by other cars or that they will hit a vehicle in front of them.
- Faulty brakes: When brakes are not properly maintained or when there is a problem with their design, manufacture, or installation, the brakes may fail. If a driver can’t stop, hitting the car in front is inevitable.
- Sudden stops: When a lead vehicle stops suddenly and without warning, the cars behind could collide.
In many of these instances, the crash could have been prevented if the driver had exercised reasonable care. A driver who acts less carefully than a reasonable driver, or who breaks the rules of the road by doing things like driving recklessly, can be held accountable for resulting losses.
If the vehicle itself was the cause of the crash because of faulty brakes, the manufacturer may be to blame and responsible for compensating collision victims. Diaco Law can help those who have been harmed to identify all potential defendants.
Getting Help From a Tampa Rear-End Accident Lawyer
Rear-end crash cases can be complicated, especially when there are questions over whether the rear or lead driver was to blame. Diaco Law can help you to make a compelling case by gathering essential evidence and working with experts who can testify as to both the cause of the crash and the extent of your loss.
We don’t charge legal fees, and your consultation is free, so give us a call today at (813) 221-7978 to talk with a Tampa rear-end accident lawyer you can trust.