Rear-End Collisions in Miami

Rear-end collisions can range from an inconvenient bumper-to-bumper accident in a parking lot to a high-velocity disaster on the highway. However, due to the forces involved in these accidents, even low-speed collisions can result in serious injuries, particularly to your neck and back. If you have been involved in a rear-end collision in Miami, it is important you understand your rights and what you can do to pursue a claim for compensation from the party responsible for your injuries.

Driving through our expressways and roads, one will quickly notice how crowded our streets can be no matter the time of day. The sheer number of drivers mixed with the general impatience of drivers wanting to get home quickly, we see rear-end accidents happen on a regular basis. Many clients seek our help when attempting to decide how to proceed after their accident has taken place, but the sooner you contact us, the better the chances we have to make a strong case on your behalf and help you recuperate the losses and damages you have sustained. Contact our team at 305-448-8585 to discuss the details of your rear-end collision.

Rear-end accidents can happen on any given road, at any time of day, and at any speed, which is what makes them one of the most common types of unavoidable accidents. At Friedman Rodman Frank & Estrada, our Miami car accident attorneys have many years of experience pursuing injury claims caused by rear end impacts. Below are examples of how rear-end collisions might take place:

• A driver rear-ends another vehicle because they are distracted by their phone and fail to notice that traffic has stopped.
• The leading car suddenly stops when a dog runs into the road, and the driver behind them isn’t paying attention, causing him to crash into the car ahead.
• Wet road conditions cause a driver to lose control and slide into the back of another car, resulting in a rear-end accident.
• A teenage driver accelerates too quickly at a green light, assuming the car in front will move faster than it actually does, crashing

There are many possible injuries that can result from a rear-end collision, many of which require you to undergo evaluation, testing, surgery, therapy, and even amputation. The most common injuries in rear-end collisions include the following:

• Neck injuries,
• Head trauma,
• Broken bones,
• Amputated limbs,
• Road rash,
• Organ damage,
• Paralysis, and
• Back injuries.

Not only are these injuries painful, but they also interrupt your life and can be incredibly costly. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that the average cost of medical care following a car accident is roughly $15,000. However, this is an average across all accidents, many of which are minor. For major accidents, medical expenses alone can easily reach into the $100,000s.

Every case is different, and any possible compensation award will depend on the extent of your injuries. However, even if the accident seemed minor, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor. Often, injuries might not become noticeable until days, weeks, or months after the accident once your body has had time to process the event. You should take every measure to ensure you are injury-free, even if there are no obvious signs of injury.

Regardless of how serious your injuries are, our goal is to help you obtain the money you deserve, which should include all your accident-related medical expenses, as well as lost wages, decrease in earning capacity, and past and future pain and suffering.

If you were recently injured in a head-on collision, the dedicated Miami personal injury attorneys at Friedman Rodman Frank & Estrada are here to help. We have more than 45 years of experience actively pursuing compensation for our clients and regularly secure six- and seven-figure verdicts and settlements. We also offer free consultations to all prospective clients and will not accept payment for our services unless and until we can secure for you the compensation you deserve for your unfortunate injuries. To learn more, and to schedule your free consultation today, call our Miami law offices toll-free at 305-448-85855. You can also connect with us through our secure online contact form.