If you or a loved one has been involved in a motor vehicle accident in South Carolina,
a car and truck accident lawyer with our firm will fight to help you obtain compensation you deserve.
Causes of Rear-End Accidents
Choose a lawyer with experience handling REAR-END ACCIDENT CASES!
Rear-end accidents are among the most common accidents. We understand how frustrating a rear-end accident can be. If you were hit from behind, you may not have seen it coming. One moment you're healthy, the next moment you're in extreme pain. In an instant, your life can change.
In most cases, the driver of the rear vehicle in a rear-end accident is at fault. The front car typically may be stopped at a light, a stop sign or for heavy traffic. There are times when the driver of the forward car may be at fault or share some of the blame (for example, the driver has broken tail lights, or an aggressive or distracted driver suddenly changes lanes without leaving enough room for the rear-most car, then stops abruptly).
A rear-end accident may be caused by any number of things, including:
- Driver distraction: The motorist may be texting while driving or talking on a cell phone, which increases the risk of an accident. A passenger may be distracting the driver. Other forms of distraction may include a driver using a portable electronic device, such as an MP3 player or personal digital assistant (PDA), eating while driving, changing stations on a stereo, or even looking at the scene of another accident.
- Tailgating: A driver who is tailgating is following another vehicle too closely and may not have enough time to stop. In general, drivers should stay at least three-seconds behind another vehicle.
- Car defects: Mechanical malfunctions such as brake failure or stuck accelerators may cause a rear-end accident. In some cases, a driver may have grounds for a product liability lawsuit because of a defective vehicle.
How A South Carolina Rear-End Accident Lawyer Can Assist You!
If you have been injured in a rear-end accident, Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A. can help you explore your legal options. If our firm represents you, one of our experienced rear-end accident lawyers can analyze the details of your specific case, closely examining the facts and law to hold the negligent individual responsible for your injuries or property damage.
Don't let the insurance companies decide what happens after your rear-end accident. Too much is at stake. An attorney with our firm can pursue the full compensation you are entitled to under state law. Tell them you mean business!
Contact a Rear-End Accident Lawyer with Our Firm
At Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A., an experienced rear-end accident lawyer can offer a free initial consultation about your case. Our firm has the experience and resources to fight for victims who have suffered personal injury or property damage because of rear-end accidents.
Contact our firm today. Remember, you don't pay us unless we get money for you.
Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 or (803) 788-4370 for your free personal injury consultation today.