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Rear-End Collision Claims with Injuries in Ohio

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Fight for Compensation for Rear-End Car Accident Injuries

A rear-end collision is especially frightening. You’re at a dead stop or slowing down quickly to avoid another vehicle or obstacle.

The jolt sends shockwaves through the car and your body, causing injuries from whiplash and concussions to organ damage and broken bones.

Rear-end collisions account for more than 40 percent of all vehicle-to-vehicle crashes, according to the National Safety Council, a non-profit road safety group. Nearly one out of every five deaths in car accidents involved rear-end collisions.

Drivers in Ohio are required by law to obey all speed limits and keep a safe distance from vehicles ahead of them. State lawmakers recently passed a distracted driver law to further penalize drivers who rear end others while using a phone or an electronic device.

Ohio law generally assumes the driver who struck the rear end of another vehicle is at fault for the accident, and therefore can be found negligent and liable for any injuries. There are exceptions, however, and every case is unique.

If you suffered rear-end car accident injuries, the legal team at Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal (HNB) can help. We’ve been fighting for injured drivers across Ohio for more than 40 years.

Our injury lawyers have secured more than $500,000,000.00 in awards, benefits and settlements for Ohioans.

When you win your case, you get compensation you need to put your accident behind you and rebuild your life. You also help protect your neighbors against unsafe drivers.

We want everyone in Ohio to say, “Helping me. that’s HNB.”

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    How Do Rear-End Car Accident Injuries Happen?

    Rear-end collisions happen most often in busy parking lots, but they cause the most injuries on roadways where cars are moving fast.

    Some of the most common causes of rear-end collisions include:

    Distracted driving: When drivers take their eyes off the road, even for a split second, they can cause a crash. A car traveling at 25 miles per hour travels 36 feet in two seconds—about the time it takes to look down at a phone.

    Tailgating: Impatient drivers can get too close to the vehicles in front of them, and sudden slowing or stops can result in rear-end collisions.

    Speeding: Going too fast greatly reduces the driver’s reaction time and increases the risk of rear-ending another car.

    Drivers should always take precautions for safety reasons, but obeying speed limits and traveling at a safe distance are also the law in Ohio.

    Every crash is unique, but finding blame is in the details. An experienced car accident lawyer can perform a thorough investigation of the evidence and help you win an insurance claim or settlement if you’re injured.

    HNB can take a look at your case for free and help you make the best decision to pursue compensation you deserve. You only pay your personal injury out of compensation you win, no up-front fee.

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    Who Has Rear-End Crash Liability? Who’s at Fault?

    In almost all cases of rear-end collisions, the rear driver is at fault under Ohio law.

    There are exceptions that could shift blame to the lead driver, too. Ohio is a comparative negligence state, and in some cases, the lead driver can be found to be partially at fault.

    Common scenarios where the lead driver can be found negligent include:

    Driving while intoxicated: Known in Ohio as “operating a vehicle under the influence” or OVI, a driver who is impaired can stop short or stray from their lane, causing a rear-end collision.

    Backing up: Drivers who go against the flow of traffic heighten their risk of being rear-ended.

    No brake lights: If the lead driver doesn’t have working brake lights, it makes it harder for other drivers to see they’ve slowed down or stopped in low-visibility conditions.

    Unsafe lane changes: Drivers who weave through traffic create a hazardous environment for everyone. When they cut off another driver and slow down, rear-end crashes often result.

    Proving negligence is the key to all crashes in Ohio, and rear-end collisions are no exception. Drivers have a responsibility to keep everyone around them safe. When they don’t, people can get seriously hurt.

    If you were the victim of this type of crash, the team at HNB can pursue a rear-end collision claim against an insurance company or another driver to ensure you get the compensation you need to manage the costs of your injury and help you move on with your life.

    If you live in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton or anywhere in Ohio, call HNB today.

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