Recovering From A Rear-End Auto Accident
Rear-end car accidents can have devastating effects. According to the National Safety Council, over 2.5 million rear-end collisions are reported every year, making them one of the most likely types of a car accident.
When these accidents occur, the Montana law firm of Ramler Law Office, P.C., can help you secure the compensation you deserve for your injuries. We know what the consequences of these accidents are, and how to secure fair compensation for them. We help people in Bozeman and the Gallatin County area. Call us for a free consultation about your accident.
The Reality Of Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end accidents, or “whiplash accidents,” result in a whiplash injury for the driver, often causing neck and nerve damage. About 20 percent of people involved in rear-end collisions exhibit symptoms of whiplash. Rear-end collisions account for over 33 percent of all traffic accidents. Those involving commercial vehicles are especially catastrophic, causing nearly 40 percent of all fatal rear-end collisions.
Common Consequences Of These Crashes
The types of injuries one can sustain in a rear-end collision vary. Clients often sustain a soft tissue or whiplash injury from a rear-ender. This type of injury happens when the neck vertebra move forward and backward violently, creating permanent disc or soft tissue damage. MRIs and CT scans help to diagnose most of these types of disc injuries. Our office works closely with competent and experienced orthopedic and trauma medical experts to understand the mechanism of these injuries and present the most compelling evidence to resolve the claim or present the facts to a jury.
In addition to soft tissue damage, other common rear-end injuries include carpal tunnel syndrome, ankle and knee injuries, head injuries from airbag deployment, traumatic brain injuries and burns.
Who Is Liable For The Costs?
Determining who is at fault is important in any type of car, truck or motorcycle accident. Our Bozeman rear-end traffic accident attorney is experienced in investigating and often recreating how these types of traffic accidents occur. When necessary, we utilize accident reconstruction professionals and traffic engineers to create computer animated recreations of accidents.
In a rear-end accident, any party can make a claim for injuries against the party that is at fault. This includes the driver and passengers in either or both vehicles.
Let A Montana Car Accident Lawyer Help You To Receive The Compensation You Deserve
If you have been involved in a rear-end car or truck accident, either as a driver or passenger, please contact our experienced personal injury lawyer for a free consultation. We can help you evaluate your legal options. Richard Ramler has over 35 years of experience in handling and investigating rear-end accidents cases and can help you and your family obtain the compensation you deserve.
Call 406-924-4810 or email us here to schedule your free initial consultation today.