Rear end collision factors we consider in evaluating injury cases. Today we are going to talk about factors we consider in evaluating injury cases. Today’s topic is the most common – the rear end collision. Rear end collisions are one of the most common types of auto accidents, most occur when the stopped vehicle is waiting in traffic, waiting to turn left or right, or waiting for a light to change.

Police report #

The police report will frequently place fault on the moving vehicle. Usually for following too closely or for inattentiveness. The driver of the moving vehicle will often admit liability to the police officer to you or other witnesses at the scene. Insurers usually pay considerable attention to police reports. However, sometimes carriers order defence attorneys will claim no liability due to sudden and unexpected stopping, failed to signal when stopping to turn, not yielding before pulling into the trafic or brake defects. An experienced injury attorney will want to learn about the following items when assessing the certainty of liability in your rear end collision.

1. Vehicle position. #

Was your car stopped in traffic? Waiting for the light to change, turning left or right slowing down for traffic, waiting to turn into a drive-in.

2. The other driver’s speed. #

What was the approximate speed of the vehicle that struck yours?

3. His or her following distance. #

Did you see how far away the colliding vehicle was before the crash?

4. Your use of turn signals. #

If you were about to turn, did you have your turn signal on? For how long?

5. The vehicle damage. #

Is the damage to the car minimal, moderate or it’s severe? Do you have any pictures of the damages? Pictures usually are very helpful in these cases.

6. Any drivers statements. #

Did either of you or the other driver say anything about the fault at the scene?

7. The existence of witnesses. Where there any impartial witnesses to the accident? #

Somebody that was walking by maybe.

8. Alcohol use. #

Were either of you or the other driver drinking prior to the accident?

9. Any credible passengers. #

What I mean by that. Did either car had riders in them, and how persuasive are the accounts of the accident? How persuasive are they as witnesses?

10. The driving conditions. #

Was the road slippery due to the rain or snow? Was it sunny, dark, foggy or stormy?

11. The functioning of your lights. #

Were your signal and brake lights working at the time of this collision?

12. Any defences. #

Is the insurer suggesting that break defects, icy conditions, sun in the eyes, or failure to signal to blame? Can the prove that? – key question.

Those are the factors that we consider and if you have any questions for me give me all at 314-352-6800.

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your accident. Have a safe day!

Bajric & Ramic Law Office
Nedim Ramic – Auto Accident Lawyer – Personal Injury Attorney