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Rear End Collisions in South Carolina

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Lawyers for a South Carolina Rear-End Accident

More than a quarter of all accidents in South Carolina are rear end collisions, meaning that a rear driver collides with the rear end of a driver in front of them. Depending on the circumstance, there could be several automobiles included in a South Carolina rear-end accident, with a kind of chain reaction, one vehicle colliding with the next, causing that car to crash into the one in front of them, and so on. The majority of rear end auto accidents, though, will only involve a pair of vehicles. Further, the driver in the rear position is often the responsible person.

Even so, that isn’t always true, and the front driver may be to blame for the collision, according to the way in which the accident happened. It doesn’t matter how your rear end auto accident transpired or who was in the wrong, you will require the action and advice of a South Carolina rear-end accident attorney on your side. The Jeffcoat Firm is here to help you, so contact us to explore the options.

How Will South Carolina Rear-End Accident Normally Happen?

Rear end accidents are not just one of the most frequent of accidents; they are also one of the most preventable. There are lots of variables that can bring about a rear end crash in South Carolina. The standard factors that cause these types of car accidents involve driver distractions, bad weather and road conditions, problematic vehicle parts, and negligent driving behavior from the front driver or the rear driver.

You will get a sense of just how a rear end auto accident could happen by imagining a scene in which there is heavy traffic and drivers who are distracted. It is all too simple for somebody who is looking at their smartphone to not see when the motorists . in front of them suddenly have to slow or stop. You can even see a rear end auto accident scenario in your head by imagining what might occur if a rear driver had faulty brakes and was not able to stop, or maybe a front driver collided with an obstacle in the roadway, causing an abrupt stop. A further quite common situation in which the front driver is responsible when a South Carolina rear-end accident occurs when that front vehicle is behaving in a hostile manner, weaving into and out of traffic, or brake checking the drivers behind them.

In scenarios that involve actions like brake-checking, the front vehicle could be responsible and might even face charges for deliberately creating an accident, it is also accurate that the rear vehicle shouldn’t be so near to the front driver that a crash could occur. That is often the explanation why the front driver decides to brake-check the rear driver, although it’s still incredibly irresponsible to do so. Indeed, you’re supposed to keep at least three vehicle lengths between yourself and the car ahead of you, and you’d be smart to maintain more distance than this between you when the weather conditions or road settings are dangerous.

What types of Personal Injuries Could Be Brought On By a Rear End Accident?

Many variables will influence whether you’re wounded, how you’re injured, and how significantly you might be wounded in a rear end auto accident. Some examples of these factors can include position inside the vehicle, place of the car, and the speed of the vehicles involved. Many people believe that rear end car accidents are significantly less harmful than the others, and sometimes this is the case, yet they can certainly be serious enough to result in fatalities. This is especially likely when the front car is forced into an intersection or across the line into oncoming traffic. In less severe rear end auto accidents, traumas including whiplash and other neck traumas and soft tissue traumas are the most commonly encountered.

Establishing Fault and Proving Expenses After a South Carolina Rear-End Car Accident

Because it is so prevalent for the rear driver’s carelessness to result in a South Carolina rear-end accident, plenty of South Carolina motorists imagine that the rear driver is going to be held responsible. It is true that there’s certain rational bias in this direction, but that does not mean that you cannot establish that the front driver was the liable driver in your accident. If you acquire adequate proof, by taking photos and collecting the contact info of witnesses, then this will tremendously help out with your claim. In due course, you must confirm 3 things to prove negligence in any South Carolina motor vehicle accident, which includes South Carolina rear-end accident:

  1. You will need to start by confirming that the other driver owed you a duty of care, meaning that they should have taken caution to avoid car accidents.
  2. After this, you have to establish that the duty of care was breached by the driver whom you assert is responsible for the crash, which means that they didn’t use the proper caution to prevent a car accident.
  3. The last thing that you must establish is that the collision and the associated injuries were specifically brought on by that violation of duty from the liable motorist.

Discuss Your South Carolina Rear-End Accident With The Jeffcoat Firm Lawyers

The representation of a skilled South Carolina rear-end accident law firm can prove very useful concerning establishing your claim and receiving a reasonable settlement. Call today to schedule your free appointment with The Jeffcoat Firm. Whether you need a car or specialized truck accident lawyer in and around Columbia, or allow us to focus on investigating your South Carolina rear-end accident, establishing liability, and establishing damages, while you focus on recovering from the damages.

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