Rear-end accidents are common. Although some people try to minimize this type of collision by calling them a fender bender, it can be a major accident that causes catastrophic injuries. All Texas drivers are obligated to drive safely and follow the traffic rules. One of these Texas traffic laws includes keeping a reasonably safe distance away from the car in front of them. Texas law presumes negligence in rear-end collision cases. This means that the law will find that the driver who rear-ended the other vehicle was negligent unless the driver can present evidence that shows he or she was not at fault. So if a person is following too closely, also known as tailgating, and then hits the car in front, then the person hitting the rear end is likely responsible for the accident. Our Waco car accident attorneys handle many rear-end collision cases.
No. If a driver makes a sudden stop without signaling, and the person behind them was not following too closely, the unexpected stopping driver may be liable for the collision. Also, the driver of the front vehicle could be responsible if it illegally stopped, stopped abruptly, unexpectedly changed lanes, or had a mechanical failure. It is especially important to contact a car accident attorney in the event you were involved in a collision where this occurred.
There are four leading causes of rear-end collisions. Those include distracted driving, following too close, speeding, and driver fatigue.
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Getting hurt in a car accident is scary. It can change your life. Our car accident attorneys are compassionate listeners who want to know your story. We understand that read-end accidents cause a lot of damage. You likely have a lot of questions about your Waco auto crash. We have our frequently asked questions that you can review while you are scheduling your free consultation with a Waco personal injury attorney. If you’ve gotten hurt in rear end car accident, talk to the Waco personal injury lawyers at Dunnam & Dunnam about your potential matter for free at 254-753-6437.
Carolina G. Truesdale graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law, Cum Laude, where she discovered her passion for serving families during difficult times.
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