Rear-end car accidents in Sacramento can range from minor fender benders to dangerous collisions that cause serious injury to others. A driver at fault for causing a rear-end car crash may have an obligation to pay for your damages. From managing insurance claims to coordinating access to medical care, the car collision attorneys at Law Office of Brian H. Turner, PC are here to help. We are a law firm of local attorneys dedicated to helping clients financially recover from car accidents and other catastrophic events. You can contact our office today to schedule a free case review with our lawyers.
The rear-most driver is generally at fault in a rear-end car collision in Sacramento because they likely failed to stop their vehicle safely before colliding with you. The reason for a driver’s failure to stop could include one or more of the following violations:
Some rear-end car accidents can start a chain reaction of collisions with multiple vehicles. The driver who started the chain of collisions and each driver rear to your vehicle could all be liable for injury in these cases under California’s comparative fault rule in California Civil Code § 1714.
Injuries from a rear-end car accident can cause significant damage to you and your family. Recovering compensation for these damages will generally require pursuing claims under applicable insurance policies or filing a civil lawsuit against the at-fault driver(s). Even in cases with minor injuries, working with a lawyer may be beneficial in sending a strong message to insurers about seeking full compensation under your claim.
The damage from a Sacramento rear-end auto accident can sometimes exceed the proceeds from insurance policies. Our lawyers can file a civil lawsuit against the at-fault driver in these cases to pursue maximum compensation for your injury. The compensation available in a rear-end car collision claim will depend on the severity of your injury and the damages it creates. For example, we may be able to pursue compensation for the following types of damages in a case:
The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit is generally two years under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. However, this deadline can be as short as six months, depending on the circumstances, such as cases filed against the government. It is important to meet with an attorney as soon as possible after a rear-end car accident to review and start any legal claims. Missing the filing deadline will force the court to dismiss the case and can prevent you from recovering compensation.
Law Office of Brian H. Turner, PC is here to help clients through every step of their personal injury case. Every personal injury case is unique, but we find that an aggressive approach built on preparing each case for trial may give the potential for better settlement outcomes. If a case does not settle, then we are ready for trial. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation after rear-end car accidents in Sacramento.
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