CHICAGO TAILGATING ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
The National Highway Safety Administration issued a report stating that there are an estimated 6.8 million motor vehicle accidents that are the result of aggressive or reckless driving each year. Tailgating is one of the ways in which an aggressive driver can cause an accident. There are numerous injuries that can result from a tailgating accident, including:
- Back/neck injuries
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Rib/torso injuries
- Seat belt injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Whiplash
Reduce the Risk of a Tailgating Accident
Although it is impossible to prevent a car accident from ever occurring, there are things that you can do while driving that can reduce your risk of being involved in a tailgating accident. This includes:
- Keeping greater distance from motorcycles and commercial trucks
- Driving the speed limit
- Increasing the distance between the driver in front of you during bad weather
- Leaving sufficient space between your car and the car in front of you
- Change lanes if a car is tailgating you
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury as the result of a tailgating accident, the Fitz Law Group is here to get you the compensation that you are entitled to.
Free Consultation With A Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer
Call (312) 726-2430 or email. All cases are handled on a contingency basis, meaning you do not pay unless we provide results.
Motor Vehicle Accident Claims in Chicago, Illinois
Many car accidents causing personal injury claims are a result of:
- High Speed & Low Speed Impact Crashes
- DUI or Drunk Driver Accidents
- Rear-End Impact Crashes
- Side Impact Collisions
- Reckless Driver Accidents
- Hit & Run Accidents
- Distracted Driver Accidents
- Vehicle Roll Over Accidents
- Multiple Vehicle Accidents
- Underinsured or Uninsured Motorist Accidents
These accidents often are caused by at least one driver’s negligence. The following actions may establish a driver’s negligence:
- Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
- Driving while distracted,
- Driving recklessly,
- Failing to abide by traffic signals,
- Driving with road rage,
- Driving while talking on a cell phone,
- Speeding or driving too slowly, and/or
- Driving while texting on a cell phone
