Rear-end collisions are some of the most common car accidents in the United States, and North Carolina is no exception. In larger cities like Greensboro, rear end accidents happen frequently. If you’ve been injured in this type of accident, a rear-end accident lawyer can help you seek justice and compensation.
For a FREE, no-obligation consultation with an experienced Greensboro personal injury lawyer handling rear-end car accident claims, please call (336) 516-9066. We are available for in-person consultations at our convenient Greensboro location, or we can consult with you for free by phone, email, text, or video conference from anywhere.
Rear-End Accidents in Greensboro
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end accidents are the most common type of motor vehicle accident, representing about 29 percent of all accidents. This means that based on data from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), there were an estimated 9,328 rear end crashes in Greensboro, NC in 2020.
Many of these accidents result in serious and even life-threatening injuries. In the most heartbreaking cases, a rear-end accident can result in death.
Greensboro is home to many busy roadways and highways like I-40, I-85, I-840, US-421 and US-220, and there is always a danger that a rear-end accident will occur due to distracted driving.
If you’ve been injured in a rear-end collision, a Greensboro car accident lawyer at Riddle & Riddle can help.
Please call (336) 516-9066 for a free, no-obligation consultation today.
Common Injuries in Rear-End Car Crashes
In more than 35 years serving the people of Greensboro and greater North Carolina, our injury attorneys have handled hundreds of cases involving rear-end motor vehicle accidents. Injuries sustained in these cases range from minor to serious, including:
- Broken bones
- Cuts, scrapes, and contusions
- Neck injuries, including whiplash
- Head injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Shoulder injuries
- Spinal cord injury
- Back injuries
- Paralysis and semi-paralysis
- Hand injuries
- Loss of limbs / amputations
- “Road” rash in motorcycle rear-end accidents
- Airbag-related injuries
- Seatbelt-related injuries
Whiplash is an especially common injury sustained in rear-end collisions. Whiplash occurs when the neck is subjected to jarring, sudden movement, and the consequences can be severe and long-lasting. In many cases, pain and discomfort associated with whiplash can last for weeks or even months and require chiropractic and other medical care.
Proving Fault in Rear-End Accidents
In most cases, the driver of the vehicle behind the one hit in a rear-end accident is typically at fault, but this is not always true. An experienced rear-end accident lawyer can evaluate many different types of evidence in order to prove liability and strengthen your personal injury claim.
Evidence used to prove fault in a rear-end accident may include:
- Witness testimony
- Expert witness testimony, such as by accident reconstructionists
- Surveillance video and dash cam footage
- The official accident report
- Medical records
- Photos and video of the crash scene
- Vehicle damage
- Debris and other evidence at the crash scene, including skid marks
- Truck “black box” data
- Cell phone records
- Traffic data from navigation systems
In one case, we were able to successfully prove that a pavement marking company’s negligence resulted in a traffic slowdown that caused a terrible rear-end crash that killed a family of four on a busy North Carolina highway. In this case, we even subpoenaed traffic data from Google Maps to prove liability. We recovered more than $9 million in total compensation for surviving family members in this case (see disclaimer below).
Greensboro Lawyer for Rear-End Collision
If you’ve been injured in a rear-end car accident in Greensboro, NC, our attorneys are ready to help. Call (336) 516-9066 for a FREE consultation with an experienced rear-end accident lawyer today.
“Riddle & Riddle found me all the available money from the insurance companies.”
-David H., Riddle & Riddle client
We will review your claim, help determine liability, and if you decide to hire us, fight tirelessly for your right to compensation.
Call (336) 516-9066 and let’s discuss your rear end car accident case. You may be entitled to compensation in a personal injury claim or lawsuit and we would love to help however we can.
Justice Counts for victims of others’ negligence. See why thousands of North Carolinians have trusted our attorneys to fight for justice for them. Call (336) 516-9066 and let’s review your claim.
*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.