Pascoe Law Firm
Rear End Collision Lawyer
Principal office located in Friendswood, Texas.
Available to service League City, Webster, Pearland, Galveston, and the surrounding areas within Texas.
Bay City Rear End Collision Lawyer
Proudly Servicing Bay City, TX
There are about 1.7 million rear-end collisions on U.S. roadways each year. About 1,7000 people die in those collisions and another 500,000 are hurt. Many of those rear end car accidents could be avoided if auto makers begin making collision avoidance systems standard equipment in their vehicles. The NTSB estimated that 80 percent of the deaths and injuries resulting from rear-end collisions could be prevented by collision avoidance systems, which are available in some cars but not required on all of them. Research shows that front-crash prevention systems, particularly those that can brake automatically, are significantly reducing front-into-rear crashes. Our Bay City rear end car accident lawyer is committed to holding drivers fully and legally responsible for our client’s injuries.
Rear End Car Accidents and the Concept of Negligence
Negligence is the term used to describe when someone’s conduct falls below an established standard of care. Basically, you are considered to be negligent if your actions fall short of what a reasonable person would or would not have done under the circumstances that led to the accident. To prove that one driver was negligent in connection with a car accident, you must first prove that a duty existed. This is pretty simple, since all drivers owe one another a duty to exercise care when operating a motor vehicle. Second, you must prove the other driver breached their duty. Drivers can breach their duty of reasonable care in a number of ways; for example, by:
- Failing to maintain control of the vehicle
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Failing to use turn signal(s)
- Failing to follow at a safe distance
- Failing to pay attention to the road and look out for hazards
- Failing to stop within a reasonable time
- Failing to drive at a reasonable speed (speed limit and road conditions)
Third, you must prove the other driver’s breach of duty was the cause of the accident. Finally, you must establish that you were left with actual damages — such as bodily injury or damage to your vehicle — as a result of the accident. If you have questions about a rear end car accident in Bay City, feel free to contact our experienced attorney to discuss your situation.
Rear End Collisions Are One Of Most Common Types Of Accidents
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How to Avoid A Rear End Collision In Bay City Texas?
Alert and Attentive Driving
Use Rear-View Mirrors To Avoid Being Rear Ended
Leave Plenty of Space Between Your Vehicle and Those In Front or Behind You
Drivers Should Not Allow Tailgating
Increase Following Distance As Conditions Worsen
- Driving on roads that are slippery- Rain, ice and snow – even leaves can all cause roads to become slippery.
- Visibility is decreasing- All drivers should increase following distances as it gets darker. They should also increase distances when other conditions limit how far they can see. Things such as fog, rain, snow and even the sun low in the sky can all affect visibility and necessitate increasing following distances.
- Following a vehicle that stops frequently – such as delivery vehicles, garbage trucks or buses. Increasing following distances allows more time to react to the frequent stops.
- Following a vehicle that blocks the view of the road ahead Increasing following distances will keep your driver out of the vehicles blind spot and provide better visibility.
Being Aware of Surroundings
- Drivers should always pay attention to when drivers in front uses their brake lights.
- Drivers should always pay attention to the flow of traffic, and as long as weather and road conditions allow, keep up with the flow.
- Encourage your drivers to anticipate potentially hazardous situations that could cause the driver in front to suddenly stop, such as a child coming out onto the roadway between two parked cars to retrieve a ball or toy. Scanning down the road ahead allows your drivers time to react.
- Encourage your drivers try to avoid other drivers’ blind spots.
- Train your drivers to be aware of aggressive drivers. Whenever they see an aggressive driver, they should strive to move away from them as safely and quickly as possible.
- Drivers should not multi-task when driving. Diverting attention away from driving greatly reduces the driver’s situational awareness and increases the chances of not being able to appropriately respond to their surroundings.
Being Predictable
Common Injuries in Rear-End Car Accident
- Neck Injuries – whiplash is perhaps the most common injury experienced after a rear-end crash. Whiplash happens when your head is snapped back and your neck extends beyond its normal length. Pain can be excruciating and lingering.
- Herniated Discs – or spinal cord damage also are often seen in people who have been rear-ended.
- Back Injuries – herniated discs and spinal cord damage may result from a rear-end crash.
- Shoulder Injury– shoulder are commonly injured from a vehicles seatbelt and could result in the need for rotator cuff surgery.
- Head Injuries – people involved in rear-end crashes may experience concussion or brain injuries, or bruises or cuts on their head, even headaches.
- Broken Bones – a forceful enough impact can result in broken arms, legs, or ribs.
- Soft Tissue Injuries – painful sprains, strains, and tears in your muscles, ligaments, or tendons may result from a rear-end collision.
What Should I Do After a Rear End Accident?
- Get to safety- if the accident occurs in traffic, move yourself and your vehicle, if possible, to the side of the road to avoid further accidents and injury.
- Call the Police- if you or the other driver experienced injuries or property damage, you must report the accident. Remain calm, respectful, and relate as much of the events of the accident as you are able. However, you do not need to admit fault.
- Document the scene- if possible, take photos of your damages and of the accident scene. Photos can help the courts and insurance companies make decisions later.
- Exchange insurance information- while you do not need to speak with the other driver’s insurance company, you will need the company name and policy information to file your claim.
- Seek treatment for your injuries- unless your injuries are life-threatening, only leave the scene once cleared to do so by the authorities. Keep all medical treatment documentation for future reference.
- Speak with an Bay City rear end collision attorney- if your accident occurred due to the other driver’s negligence, if you were seriously injured, or if the other driver did not carry insurance, you will likely benefit from speaking with an Bay City rear end car accident lawyer regarding a injury claim against the other driver.