Rear End Collision Car Accidents

Were you rear ended by a distracted, speeding, or drunk driver? A rear end accident can lead to very serious injuries that can take many weeks, months, or longer to resolve. At Gruber Law Offices, our 20 lawyers and 100 support staff go above and beyond the ordinary in our level of client service. Call us now for a free consultation.

Wisconsin Rear End Accident Statistics: Speeding Drivers

Rear end accidents are commonly the result of a driver who was speeding, not paying attention, driving too fast for weather conditions, or intoxicated. The statistics for 2012 reveal the following total numbers of speed related crashes in Wisconsin:

16,416 speed related
3,304 drivers aged 16-19
3,294 drivers aged 20-24
3,383 drivers aged 24-34

Types of Injuries in Rear End Accidents

Rear-end accidents are often very serious and lead to severe or permanent injuries. The speed of the impact will make a difference in the degree of the injuries sustained, but even at slow speeds, the consequences can be a fatal car accident.

Common types of injuries sustained in rear end accidents include:
Cuts, abrasions, lacerations

- Muscular related injuries – Bruises, sprains, tendon damage, ligament damage
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Brain injuries
- Internal injuries
- Spinal cord injuries

If you’ve been involved in an accident, remember to follow this car accident checklist.

Causes of Rear End Accidents

Speeding is a common cause of a rear-end accident, but increased cell phone use has added to the risks of a collision by a negligent vehicle operator. Drivers who are focused on a digital device do not have their attention on the road ahead.

The Wisconsin weather conditions also contribute to rear-end accidents, particularly when the driver is traveling too fast for the weather and road conditions, and is unable to bring their vehicle to a halt.

Drivers who are intoxicated make bad decisions and there are high numbers of injury accidents related to drunk driving throughout the areas of Milwaukee, Kenosha, Madison, Racine, and Waukesha. If your accident was caused by drunk driving, contact our Wisconsin drunk driving accident lawyers.

Your Settlement or Verdict: What Are The Potential Damages?

There are several types of damages that should be paid to an injured party in a rear end accident. These include the following:

Economic Damages:

rear-end-collision5 These are the financial losses you have suffered, including the costs of medical care, hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, lost wages, transportation, property damage, and other costs that may arise, including the need to refit a home to accommodate a seriously injured person.

Non-Economic Damages:

rear-end-collision2 The damages paid to an injured person include payment for pain and suffering, loss of consortium, emotional anguish and other types of damages, based upon the degree of the injuries suffered, and the long term impact upon the victim.

Connect With Our Firm Today

At Gruber Law Offices, our car accident lawyers are ready to work for you. We are committed to pursuing the maximum possible in damages and we can advise you of the value of your claim by speaking with you and exploring the circumstances of the accident.

Generally, a rear end accident is the fault of the driver behind. We want to speak with you and are able to come to you in the hospital or in your home if you are unable to come to our offices. You can completely trust our firm to go the distance and to help you fight for every possible form of damages. Call us now.

Sources:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation: Crash Facts

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