Raleigh Rear-End Collision Lawyer
If you’ve been injured in a rear-end car accident in Raleigh, you’re not alone. Rear-end car accidents are one of the most common types of auto accidents, and there are thousands in Raleigh each year. Fortunately, a rear-end accident lawyer can help you get the compensation you deserve, so you can begin to recover physically, emotionally, and financially.
Rear-End Accidents in Raleigh NC
It’s difficult to determine exactly how many rear-end auto accidents happen in Raleigh, NC each year, because the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) does not publish data specifically detailing this type of accident. However, we can get a sense of how common rear-end accidents are by looking at distracted driving and sudden braking/stopping — both of which often lead to rear-end accidents.
Many distracted driving accidents often lead to rear-end accidents, in particular.
In North Carolina in 2019 there were:
- 50,147 accidents involving “inattention” (22.3% of all accidents)
- 76,736 accidents involving “failure to reduce speed” (34% of all accidents)
Based on this data, we can reasonably estimate that of 18,995 auto accidents in Raleigh in 2019:
- 4,236 accidents involved “inattention”
- 6,458 accidents involved “failure to reduce speed”
That’s many, many potential rear-end accidents in Raleigh.
How to Prove Fault in Rear-End Accidents
In most cases, the driver of the lead vehicle that is hit in a rear-end accident is the victim. However, that is not necessarily the case in every instance. For example, if the driver in the lead vehicle was distracted by their cell phone and suddenly slammed on the brakes, he or she would be at fault in a resulting rear-end accident.
A rear-end car accident lawyer can review all available evidence to help determine fault in a rear-end crash, including but not limited to:
- The official accident report from law enforcement
- Eyewitness testimony
- Testimony by expert witnesses like accident reconstructionists
- Crash scene photos
- Medical records
- Surveillance footage and dash cam video
- Truck “black box” data
Injured in a Rear-End Accident in Raleigh?
If you’ve been injured in a rear-end car, truck, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle accident in the NC area, you deserve an advocate who will fight tirelessly for your rights. A rear-end car accident lawyer at Riddle & Brantley can help.
The consultation is free, there are no upfront costs, and you won’t pay any attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive compensation.
“If you want a strong firm that fights professionally for your rights and wins, call Riddle & Brantley.”
-Donyelle S., Riddle & Brantley client
Justice Counts for those injured due to others’ negligence in rear-end accidents, and a rear-end accident lawyer at Riddle & Brantley can help secure maximum compensation.
Since 2000 alone, our Raleigh car accident lawyers have recovered more than $600 million in total compensation (see disclaimer below) for our deserving clients.
*** 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.