CHICAGO REAR-END COLLISION ATTORNEYS
Rear End collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents which are most often caused by inattentive or negligent driving, which includes the use of a cell phone while driving. Automobile defects like faulty brakes also contribute to the rise of rear end collisions in Chicago area.
Fitz Law has an experienced team of Chicago attorneys with vast experience representing clients, who were involved in rear-end collisions. Our vast experience with personal injury and auto accident cases gives us the necessary skills to communicate with insurance companies, to get you your compensation you need promptly. If a settlement cannot be made, our lawyers have aggressive legal strategies to litigate your case.
Liability
In Illinois, it is assumed that the automobile that rear-ended the other car is at fault, but this can be disputed in cases where the driver was avoiding a driving hazard.
Injuries in Rear-End Collisions
Although injuries in a rear-end collision are not always noticeable, they can be severe. Most injuries are noticeable right after the collision, but there are cases where the victim does not feel any pain immediately, but develops pain in their neck or shoulders within the next few days. Common injuries from a rear-end collision include:
- Head injuries
- Whiplash
- Shoulder injures
- Back injuries
- Bone fractures
- Knee injuries
