Orland Park Rear-End Collisions Lawyer

Rear-End Car Accident Attorney Located in Orland Park, IL

Car accidents can happen without warning, and they often lead to serious injuries and several kinds of related losses. The tragic fact is that many of these collisions are avoidable. If another driver's negligence caused an accident that injured you, you can take steps to obtain financial compensation. Unfortunately, getting a settlement amount that covers all of your accident-related expenses and losses is rarely easy if you handle your claim alone.

Working with a skilled car accident lawyer from the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. has many benefits, including a higher likelihood of getting the full amount of compensation you deserve. Attorney Barker's perseverance means that he will not give up. He will remain by your side throughout the claims process, diligently protecting your best interests and providing the personal support you need.

Rear-End Collisions in Northern Illinois

In a rear-end collision, a car strikes another vehicle from behind. These collisions often happen at slower speeds in stop-and-go traffic conditions or at intersections, but they can also occur at higher speeds on highways. The majority of rear-end collisions, which are the most frequent type of motor vehicle accident, occur when the vehicle in front is at a complete stop.

Most rear-end collisions happen due to driver error, which can take many forms, including:

• Tailgating
• Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
• Distracted driving
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Fatigued or drowsy driving
• Improper merging
• Aggressive or reckless driving
• Carelessness
• Road rage

These and other causes of rear-end accidents are negligent behaviors. When negligence caused a collision that led to injuries and financial losses, you likely have grounds to receive compensation for your damages.

Many rear-end accidents also cause secondary crashes, turning them into multiple-vehicle collisions. The impact can push a car into the vehicle in front of it, or a car may strike pedestrians or nearby objects, leading to additional destruction.

Rear-End Crash Injuries

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries caused by rear-end collisions. These injuries can occur when a person's head is rapidly thrown forward, then backward. The effects of these injuries may develop over time; in fact, many victims do not realize they have whiplash until hours or days after their accidents.

Receiving a medical examination after a rear-end accident is crucial. An assessment by a healthcare professional can spot injuries that are not immediately apparent, and the written documentation can serve as evidence in your car accident claim. Other injuries commonly associated with rear-end collisions include:

• Facial and head damage, including brain injuries
• Bruising or internal organ damage in the abdomen resulting from seatbelts
• Back injuries, including strains, sprains, and spinal cord damage
• Cuts and scrapes
• Broken bones

While some people suffer relatively minor wounds in rear-end collisions, others may experience life-altering catastrophic injuries. Injured rear-end accident victims will usually be eligible to receive compensation for various damages, but insurance companies routinely try to undermine claims and limit the amounts they pay out to injury victims. These companies will often do everything they can to avoid paying damages, and they may treat you unfairly to protect their bottom lines.

You do not have to accept poor treatment from insurers or let them intimidate you into accepting less than your case is worth. At the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., we will use our experience, legal knowledge, and honed negotiating skills to hold at-fault parties — and their insurance companies — accountable.

Contact Our Orland Park, IL Rear-End Accidents Attorney

At the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., we proudly provide effective legal representation that makes a difference in personal injury cases. Our founder, Attorney J. Francis Barker, handles every case, and he will provide you with the personal attention and aggressive advocacy you deserve. We are so confident of our abilities that you will not need to pay any fees unless we win your case.

If you have been injured in a rear-end collision, contact us 24/7 at 708-321-1223 to arrange your free consultation. We will discuss your case, tell you how we can help, and assist you in determining your best course of action.