Rear End Collision

A car that couldn't stop in time would have given your car a tap on the rear bumper causing a rear-end collision. People often think that rear-end collisions are pretty minor car accidents. These car accidents can leave people severely and sometimes permanently injured and they struggle to pay medical bills for mounting.

If you're one of them in Monroe, our car accident attorney serving Monroe at The Law Office of Eddie Clark & Associates might be necessary to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Every year there are nearly 1.7 million rear-end accidents on the roadways of the United States which includes Louisiana. In those collisions around 17,000 people die and another 500,000 are injured.

From minor cuts and bruises to paralysis and even death, these are some of the consequences of rear-end collisions. Neck and back injuries resulting from whiplash are very common with rear-end collisions. Whiplash is most commonly caused in an accident involving a vehicle in which a person is in a car that is not moving, and another vehicle is struck from behind.

As per the laws in Louisiana, if your car is involved in a rear-end collision with another car, it is assumed that the car driver who rear-ended you is at fault for causing the rear-end collision. That is because Louisiana Revised Statute 32:81 imposes on the driver of the following car a duty to maintain a "reasonable and prudent" distance from the preceding vehicle, "having due regard for the speed of such vehicle and the traffic on and the condition of the highway."

The above suggests that a driver needs to be careful and leave enough space between his vehicle and the leading vehicle to brake safely and prevent a collision, should anything happen with the leading vehicle.

When a driver acts negligently and causes a car accident, you are given the right by Louisiana law to hold him or her financially liable for your damages. If you or a loved one has endured harm in a rear-end accident caused by another driver, you have the right to seek full recovery of all expenses that you incur as a result of the crash – including medical care and treatment costs. You can also recover compensation for property damage.

Also, you have the right to seek recovery of any wages you have lost and any decreased ability to earn income in the future due to your accident-related injuries. You can also receive compensation for your suffering and mental and physical pain. A personal injury lawyer in Louisiana can initiate the process.

Reckless drivers may cause a very serious threat on the road, and may need to be held accountable for their negligent behavior. If you've been injured in a rear-end car collision, sooner rather than later, you should get in touch with our experienced Louisiana rear-end car accident attorney The Law Office of Eddie Clark & Associates.

• There are about 1.7 million rear-end collisions on U.S. roads each year. Here’s how to stop them.
• 2011 Louisiana Laws