Far and away, rear-end collisions are the most common type of accident on the road, with injured parties calling car accident lawyers about them more than anything else.
According to the National Transportation Safety Board, nearly 50 percent of all two-vehicle accidents between 2012 and 2014 were rear-end accidents. Obviously, there’s a problem. But day after day, these accidents continue to happen. And while rear-end accidents don’t get the type of attention that t-bone or head-on collisions receive, they can still lead to serious injuries. In fact, the Insurance Information Institute reports that rear-end accidents accounted for nearly 7 percent of all traffic fatalities in just one year. If you have been injured in a rear-end collision, an experienced car accident attorney can help.
It’s easy to think of rear-end collisions as minor accidents, but even low-speed collisions can cause serious injuries. Collisions involving high speeds or commercial vehicles carry an even greater risk of serious injury. Some of the most common injuries after a rear-end accident include:
You can’t always prevent an accident. But there are steps that you can take to make sure that you are protected in the event of an accident. In some cases, you may not even realize that your actions may put you at risk. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
After an accident, the number one priority is your safety. If you have been injured, then seek medical care as soon as possible. If there are life-threatening injuries, call 911 right away. Nevada does not require drivers to carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance that covers their own injuries in an accident, but if you carry this type of insurance then be sure to use it to pay for medical care after an accident. If you don’t have PIP insurance, you will likely need to rely on your own private health insurance to help pay for your medical care.
In either case, speak with an attorney after you have received appropriate medical treatment for your car accident injuries. You may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim that can help you recover damages and pay for the costs of your care. Common costs included in a personal injury claim include:
Rear-end car accident injuries can inflict physical, emotional, and financial pain. A personal injury claim can help you recover the costs associated with your injury. If you have questions about a recent rear-end accident, an experienced Las Vegas car accident lawyer can provide more information about your legal rights.
Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers
Summerlin Location
11441 Allerton Park Dr #100
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: 702-684-6900
Fax: 702-382-9798
Downtown Location
626 S 10th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: 702-382-9797
Fax: 702-382-9798
Henderson Location
9230 S Eastern Ave #155
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Phone: 702-463-2900
Fax: 702-382-9798
Reno Location
1320 E Plumb Lane Ste A
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: 775-600-6000
Fax: 702-382-9798
Joseph L. Benson II, and Ben J. Bingham, Personal Injury Attorneys
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