Rear-End Accident Lawyers in Lancaster, PA
40 years of accomplished representation for Central Pennsylvania car accident victims
Rear-end accidents are one of the most common types of car accidents. With rare exceptions, the driver in the rear is almost always liable. Every driver knows to leave enough distance between their car and the car in front. Responsible drivers know they must prioritize safety instead of texting, eating, speeding, or otherwise being distracted.
At KBG Injury Law, we hold these careless drivers accountable for failing to prioritize your safety. Our Lancaster rear-end accident lawyers have the skills and working relationships with investigators and other professionals to hold drivers who cause rear-end crashes accountable for your financial and personal damages. In one rear-end car accident case, we negotiated a $2 million settlement for a man’s family when he died due to a rear-end collision on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How can we help?
- How common are rear-end accidents?
- What causes rear-end collisions in Lancaster, PA?
- What injuries do rear-end accident victims suffer?
- Who do your car accident lawyers hold accountable for rear-end accidents in Lancaster, PA?
- What is the value of my rear-end accident case?
- Do you have a Lancaster, PA, rear-end accident lawyer near me?
How common are rear-end accidents?
In Pennsylvania, 89 people died in rear-end accidents in 2022, and 22,465 rear-end accidents caused injuries in 2022. Rear-end accidents are one of the most common types of accidents. Every driver during every journey will have to wait for a traffic light to change or for their right of way through an intersection that has a stop sign. Every driver who waits runs the risk of being struck from behind by a negligent driver.
What causes rear-end collisions in Lancaster, PA?
Our Lancaster car accident lawyers handle every type of accident, including rear-end accidents. We work with the police, our investigators, and through the discovery process to show why the driver behind you struck your car. The starting point in most car accident cases is to confirm the damage to the rear of your car and the front of the car that struck you.
Some of the common reasons drivers collide with the rear of cars in front of them include the following:
- Speeding. Drivers who drive over the speed limit, too fast for traffic conditions, or too fast for weather conditions may slam into the cars in front of them.
- Tailgating. Drivers need to leave enough time and distance to come to a complete stop without hitting the car in front of them.
- Driver distraction. Drivers should focus on traffic and have their hands on the steering wheel at all times. Drivers who text, talk on a mobile phone, eat, drink, look at a GPS, or groom themselves while driving are not focusing on the driver in front of them.
- Under the influence. Drivers who drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs are likely to cause a rear-end collision in Lancaster.
- Driver fatigue. Tired drivers fail to react to stopped cars or slow cars in enough time to avoid a rear-end collision.
Other causes of rear-end accidents include non-speeding traffic violations and defective car parts (brakes, windshield wipers, and other auto parts).
What injuries do rear-end accident victims suffer?
At KBG Injury Law, our personal injury lawyers handle all types of serious injuries, including the following:
- Whiplash
- Soft tissue injuries
- Neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Broken bones/fractures
- Paralysis and other spinal cord damage
- Traumatic brain injuries and other head trauma
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Muscle and nerve damage
- Tendon and ligament damage
- Scars and disfigurement
- Death
Who do your car accident lawyers hold accountable for rear-end accidents in Lancaster, PA?
At KBG Injury Law, we file claims against everyone responsible for your accident, no matter how the rear-end accident happens. The defendants generally include the following:
Rear-end accidents involving two cars
Most rear-end collisions in Lancaster involve just your car and the car behind you. The people and companies who may be liable for your injuries or the death of your loved one in two-vehicle, rear-end accidents may include:
- The driver of the car behind you
- The employer of the driver who struck you, such as the employer of a delivery driver
- The owner of the vehicle that struck you, if they differ from the driver/employer
- The manufacturer of defective auto parts
- Construction businesses that fail to monitor driving during construction
- The sellers and providers of alcohol who sell alcohol to a driver they should reasonably know is intoxicated and that driver rear-ends your vehicle
Multiple-vehicle rear-end accidents
Our Lancaster rear-end collision accident lawyers also handle rear-end accidents that involve three or more vehicles. At KBG Injury Law, our Lancaster car accident lawyers handle rear-end collisions that involve the following situations:
- Chain reactions. If there is a line of cars at a traffic light or a stop sign, then when a speeding driver or a distracted driver hits the last car in line, multiple rear-end collisions may happen. The last car in the lane can be pushed into the car in front. These “push” accidents can continue until the first car in line is struck in the rear of their car. Normally, the rear-end driver who starts the chain reaction of accidents is liable for all of the subsequent rear-end accidents.
- Multiple vehicles. Sometimes, an event such as construction confusion or an emergency can cause multiple rear-end accidents that are not sequential. In these situations, the drivers in the rear are normally liable for any rear-end accidents they cause.
Hit-and-run rear-end collisions
All too often, a driver who causes a rear-end accident may not stop and provide their contact information. Drivers may not stop because they don’t have insurance, are afraid of being arrested, or they’re too drunk to even know they hit a car.
At KBG Injury Law, we file claims through your uninsured/underinsured motorist policy (UM/UIM) when we nor the police can locate the driver who struck your car in the rear.
Rear-end accidents because a driver in front stops short
Sometimes, a driver will suddenly stop due to an emergency such as a pothole or a child who runs into the street. When this driver applies their brakes, a driver in the rear of the truck can drive into the car in front. Our Lancaster rear-end collision drivers thoroughly review the sequence of events to determine who is responsible.
What is the value of my rear-end accident case?
Our Lancaster personal injury attorneys consult with your physicians about all aspects of your physical and mental health. We discuss the type of medical care you need, the cost of the care, all the ways your injuries limit your ability to work and function, and all the pain you have. Our lawyers demand compensation for all your current and future damages, including:
- Your medical expenses. These include ER care, surgeries, hospital stays, doctor visits, rehabilitative therapy, assistive devices and technology, and medications.
- Income loss. This amount includes lost wages, salary, benefits, and long-term disability compensation.
- Physical and emotional pain. We seek compensation for every time you feel less than normal, including any discomfort, anxiety, or trauma of any kind.
- Property damage. Our car accident lawyers seek compensation for the cost of fixing or replacing your vehicle.
- Other damages. These include the inability to use a part of your body, scars, disfigurement, loss of bodily function, and loss of consortium.
Our Lancaster car accident attorneys work with experts who can assess the value of the following wrongful death damages if a rear-end accident is deadly:
- The funeral and burial expenses
- The loss of financial income, support, and inheritance
- The loss of personal support, such as comfort, guidance, and love
- The medical bills and pain and suffering of your loved one if the rear-end accident was not immediately fatal
Do you have a Lancaster, PA, rear-end accident lawyer near me?
Yes. Our Lancaster office is located at 1776 Harrisburg Pike. We do see clients away from our office if their injuries make traveling too difficult. We also speak with clients by phone and through online video platforms, such as FaceTime and Zoom.
We understand how upset and concerned you are. We’re here to guide you calmly and clearly through this difficult time.
Contact our Lancaster, PA, car accident lawyers today
Many rear-end accident victims don’t experience pain until a day or a few days after the collision. When the pain comes, it can last for a long time — even with medical help. At KBG Injury Law, we anticipate all the arguments that insurance companies make to try to deny your claim, including that your injuries aren’t that serious. Our Lancaster rear-end accident lawyers have helped many accident victims obtain full recoveries.
Please call us or use our contact form to schedule a free consultation. KBG Injury Law also meets with clients in York, Harrisburg, Hanover, and Gettysburg.