New Port Richey Rear End Accident Attorney

Rear end collisions are a common accident which sends many motorists to the emergency room with painful injuries. These accidents can happen anywhere, but parking lots and intersections are common locations. If you were hurt in one of these accidents, call Wendy Doyle-Palumbo, an experienced injury attorney. Her office is dedicated to the rights of car accident victims and their families. We believe the legal system can be a powerful force for good, and our New Port Richey rear end accident attorney can meet to discuss possible compensation.

Reasons for Rear End Accidents

These should be preventable accidents, but we see rear end collisions for common reasons:

A car that is traveling too fast won’t stop in time, slamming into the vehicle in front. Motorists often race to beat a yellow light and end up crashing into a car that brakes.
Distracted driving. Cell phones and other distractions can take a driver’s eyes off the road. They never see a car stopped up ahead and plow straight into them.
Tired drivers make mistakes, usually because they have slowed reflexes or they possibly even nodded off behind the wheel of a moving vehicle.
Some motorists follow too closely, depriving them of time should they need to brake.
Drunk drivers are more prone to collisions, including rear end accidents. A drunk driver might have blurred vision, so they cannot even see the road clearly. Or their reflexes are so slowed the driver can’t pump the brakes in time before crashing into a car.
Brake checking. In some situations, the driver of the car in front is responsible for the accident. This driver might hit the brakes for no good reason, causing a crash.
A confused driver might be looking at traffic signs to orientate themselves and not see a car stopping directly in front.
Fault can be shared between drivers in Florida. In that case, Florida’s comparative negligence law applies. The legislature changed the law in 2023 so that it is less generous to victims. Now, a driver cannot be more than 50% liable for an accident. Any more liability and you are barred from receiving compensation.
Rear-end collisions might also set off a chain reaction, resulting in a multi-vehicle pileup on the highway. Call an attorney as soon as you can for help in figuring out liability for the wreck.

Request a Free Consultation with our Law Firm

Wendy Doyle-Palumbo can swiftly get started on your accident case. Our office can discuss how to make an injury claim for damages, including the cost of your medical treatment and any lost wages. Although injured motorists can use personal injury protection (PIP) benefits, you might also sue for a concussion, fracture, or other serious injury. We can discuss what steps to take and explain in detail how we can help. Call us to speak with a New Port Richey rear end accident lawyer about what steps to take to secure your right to compensation.