Injury Attorneys for Victims of Rear End Collisions

Rear-End Collision Accident Lawyers

At the law offices of Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, we are dedicated to securing compensation for victims injured in auto accidents and rear-end collisions that are caused by another driver's negligence. While highway accidents motorcycle accidents are always devastating events, the injuries are usually catastrophic when an 18 wheeler truck or other commercial vehicle is involved.

Rear-end collisions are the result of negligent driving, usually involving cell phones, texting, speeding, following too close and distractions from their passengers. In general, the law presumes the rear-ending motorist is at fault when there is a rear-end collision. The rule is based on the idea that the rear-ending motorist has failed to maintain a safe speed or distance to avoid the accident.

Rear-End Accident Injuries

The law offices of Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, is dedicated to helping injured victims get the compensation they are entitled to.

The impact of a rear-end collision may be jarring enough to cause very serious injury, such as:

• Whiplash 
• Neck injuries 
• Head Injuries 
• Back injuries 
• Nerve damage 
• Arm or hand injuries 
• Lacerations and bruising 

Many of these injuries may not develop immediately, and may not even be apparent for hours, days or even weeks after a rear-end collision. It is important to seek medical care after a car accident, even if you do not think you have been injured. A full evaluation by your doctor can help determine the type of medical care that may be necessary in both the present and the future.

Liability and Rear-End Collisions

Liability in rear-end collisions is usually not an issue. The vehicle that struck you from behind is typically at fault, unless you stopped for no reason or your brake lights were not working. If you were in the vehicle struck from behind, courts will grant summary judgment or give you a directed verdict on liability in rear-end accidents.

The issue most often contested is the extent of injury. Due to the strength of bumpers on today's cars, vehicles involved in a rear-end collision may not show extensive damage. The insurance company may argue that since your vehicle was not extensively damaged, you could not have been seriously injured.

When a person is injured in a motor vehicle accident, the first step is to take care of getting appropriate medical treatment. Our next piece of advice is to refrain from making any statement to an insurance company before speaking to one of our attorneys.

Contact Our Rear End Accident Attorneys

At Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, our lawyers have been helping auto accident victims and their families in Middlesex County and throughout New Jersey for decades. If you have been injured due to the negligence of another driver in a rear-end collision, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.