Trenton Rear-End Accident Lawyer

Davis & Brusca is the rear-end accident lawyer Trenton, NJ turn to for results.  We know that rear-end hits are the most common of all car accident scenarios and can cause injury even at low speeds (such as in parking lots).  High velocity impacts, such as freeway crashes, often cause devastating injuries as well as significant property damage. It is partially for this reason that it is important to connect with an auto accident lawyer Trenton, NJ residents trust as soon as you possibly can following a collision. Working with the team at Davis & Brusca will allow you to understand your legal options in the wake of a crash so that you can make an informed decision about how you and your family would like to proceed in pursuit of any compensation you may be entitled to. 

Most Common Injuries in a Rear-End Accident

The driver in the “target” car (the one hit) is most likely to suffer injuries in most cases. These often include:

• Neck and back injuries
• broken bones
• Traumatic brain injuries

The full scope of the injury is not always immediately apparent right after the crash (especially if you have a lot of adrenaline flowing through you). Therefore, you should be examined by a medical professional just in case there are injuries you might not be aware of.

Who Is at Fault?

Most people assume that the trailing car in a rear-end crash is automatically at fault for the accident. And while this is often the case, it is not always true.  There are instances in which the leading driver’s behavior causes the crash, and the trailing driver is left in a position in which they cannot avoid impact. Here are a few examples:

• Scenario 1: Two cars are traveling at highway speed and the car in front suddenly changes lanes revealing that the car ahead, formerly hidden from view, has stopped. 
• Scenario 2: Two cars are driving down a rural road on an especially dark night. The brake lights on the leading car have not worked for some time but have never been fixed. When the leading driver brakes suddenly, the trailing driver is deprived of timely warning of the braking event until it is no longer possible to slowing down to avoid a crash.
• Scenario 3: A car is attempting to pull out of a parking lot and into busy traffic. The driver times the merge poorly and ends up pulling in front of another car, leaving them with no time to stop or slow down.

Proving Fault and Liability

In any New Jersey car accident litigation, it is necessary to prove which driver was at fault. There are numerous ways to do this, but eyewitness accounts and video/photo evidence usually prove to be the most compelling.

If your accident occurred at an intersection or outside of a business, chances are good that it was captured by a traffic camera or a security camera. Our attorneys will work with you to obtain this video to be used as evidence in court.

Immediately after the accident (while still at the scene), you should look around to see if others witnessed the crash. If there were witnesses, it is a good idea to ask for their contact information in case they would be willing to testify at trial or in a deposition.

Contact Us to Discuss Your Case

If you’ve been injured in a rear-end crash caused by another driver’s negligence, contact our firm to speak with one of the top Trenton, NJ rear-end accident lawyers at Davis & Brusca today.