Philadelphia Rear End Accident Lawyer

The Marrone Law Firm, LLC Is An Experienced Rear End Accident Law Firm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Rear end accidents occur when the front end of one vehicle collides with the rear end of another vehicle. Usually, rear end accidents occur when one vehicle slows down or stops and the other vehicle does not react at all or does not react in time.

Rear end accidents account for approximately one-third of all motor vehicle accidents. Because the vehicle that is struck is often stopped or moving very slowly, the injuries that result from being the victim of a rear end accident can be severe and can affect you for the rest of your life. The Marrone Law Firm, LLC works closely with families In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who have endured the pain and suffering that can come with a rear end accident. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Causes of Rear End Accidents

Even though the speed of a rear end accident can be quite low at the time which impact occurs, injuries can often be fatal or critical. Sometimes the victim is able to spot the oncoming vehicle in their mirror but they do not have the time to react or avoid the accident before impact.

Any accident between two vehicles where one is moving and the other is static or barely moving can produce very serious injuries. Most rear end accidents in Pennsylvania are caused by one or more of the following factors:

• Driving at an excessive rate of speed
• Driver exhaustion (including driving too many hours in a day)
• Tailgating 
• Reckless driving
• Aggressive driving
• Driving while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs, or narcotics
• Ignorance of driving laws
• Using a mobile phone while driving

Common Injuries Sustained in Rear End Accidents

Each rear end accident is different, which is why you need the experienced perspective of The Marrone Law Firm, LLC if you have been involved in an accident.

Injuries in a rear end accident can be very severe or even fatal. The extent of a rear end injury is determined by several measurable factors as well as good or bad luck. 

The type of vehicles involved will certainly have an effect upon the nature and severity of injuries sustained in a read end accident. When a moving heavy vehicle strikes a much lighter stationary vehicle, this is one of the worst situations that you can encounter. Injuries in this scenario are often fatal on roads in and around Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania. 

The most serious injuries in a rear end accident are sustained when the vehicle struck has significantly less size and weight than the offending vehicle. Yet even when two vehicles of the same size are involved in a rear end accident, both drivers will rarely sustain the same injuries. 

The speed at which the vehicles are moving will also determine the nature and severity of injuries. Often, one vehicle is not moving at all while the driver of the vehicle behind has failed to register that the first vehicle has stopped or dramatically slowed down.

An experienced rear end accident law firm understands that all of these factors can have an effect upon the nature and level of compensation an injured person can receive in a rear end accident.

The most typical injuries endured by victims of a rear end accident include:

• Whiplash
• Head and face injuries from car glass and the airbag
• Muscular and tendon injuries
• Leg, ankle, and knee fractures and other injuries
• Back injuries
• Concussions and brain injuries

Contact an Experienced Rear End Accident Attorney in Philadelphia Today

At the Marrone Law Firm, LLC we have worked for years representing good people who have been injured in rear end accidents. We understand that such accidents can impact you for the rest of your life. Please contact us today to discuss your potential claim and the details of your accident. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Rear End Accident Lawsuits in Philadelphia