If you’ve been injured in a rear-end collision, you face many challenges, physical, emotional, and financial. At Park Chenaur Injury Lawyers, we deliver superior, client-focused service. With over 25 years of experience, we have the resources and legal skills to pursue the compensation you deserve.
Causes of Rear-End Accidents
A rear-end accident can occur due to various negligent driving behaviors, including but not limited to the following:
- Distracted driving
- Drunk driving
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Aggressive driving
- Operating a vehicle too fast for road conditions
- Texting while driving
- Drowsy driving
- Brake or tire failure
Statute of Limitations: You Have Limited Time to File
In Washington, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is three years from the date of the accident. It’s best to start the process as soon as possible to ensure all evidence is preserved. Evidence may be destroyed or lost, eyewitnesses may be more difficult to find and interview, and vehicles that need to be evaluated by experts may be crushed, making the case far more difficult to resolve. To file a lawsuit, the legal process should be initiated as soon after the collision as possible.
Who is Liable?
In a rear-end accident, it is almost always the driver behind who is found liable, with some exceptions. Drivers are required to allow adequate space on the road to come to an immediate stop when traveling behind another vehicle. A driver who is not paying attention to the road ahead or who has a habit of following too closely violates a legal concept called the “duty of care.” This duty refers to the responsibility to operate a vehicle with reasonable caution. The driver who violated this responsibility, impacting a vehicle from behind and causing injuries, will be legally accountable for the damages.
Why Choose Park Chenaur Injury Lawyers
At Park Chenaur Injury Lawyers, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, client-focused legal care when representing victims in rear-end accident cases. We bring 25 years of experience to every case and, as a larger firm with over 30 lawyers and staff with different skills and expertise. Using a round-table approach, we work together to collaborate and access the scope of our experience and wisdom. We are proud to be known as one of the most trusted law firms serving Tacoma, and we are driven to offer genuinely excellent, personalized, responsive, and effective legal services. No fees unless we win.
