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Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of vehicle accidents. And while the victim’s injuries may seem minor, they can result in major medical bills, lost time from work, and a number of other losses. If you’re the victim of one of these accidents, you will need skilled counsel to advocate for the compensation that you need to recover.
Count on the Omaha legal team at Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell. Our personal injury lawyers have successfully stood up for the rights of accident victims for over 65 years. We offer prospective clients a free case evaluation to learn more about their options for seeking monetary damages.
How We Can Help
- Why accident victims trust Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell
- What causes rear-end collisions in Omaha?
- Who is liable for an Omaha rear-end collision?
- Common injuries in rear-end collisions
- Possible compensation in an Omaha rear-end collision case
- Omaha rear-end collision frequently asked questions
- Do you have an Omaha rear-end collision lawyer near me?
Why accident victims trust Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell
The aftermath of a car accident is chaotic. A police officer will likely visit the scene and ask you questions about the wreck. You may need emergency medical attention for yourself or a passenger. Then there are insurance issues to deal with. These situations can quickly become overwhelming when all you want to do is get your life back to normal.
Unfortunately, this could be just the beginning of your headaches. You might require medical attention and ongoing treatments, which means doctor and hospital bills. If your injuries are severe, you might miss work, and you could even be unable to ever return to your career. You may also have personal losses like chronic pain and emotional distress.
This is the time when you need steady, experienced guidance in your corner. When you retain Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell to represent you or your loved one in an Omaha rear-end vehicle accident case, we will:
- Investigate how the accident happened and who might be responsible for it
- Obtain the evidence it will take to present a compelling case for monetary compensation
- Calculate the possible value of your damages, including reasonably estimated future damages
- Help you file an insurance claim and push back against bad faith insurance tactics
- Negotiate with the insurance companies and lawyers representing the at-fault parties
- File a personal injury lawsuit and take it to trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached
Our goal is to seek the best possible outcome in your case in a reasonable amount of time so you can close this unfortunate chapter of your life. Take a look at our past case results to better understand the level of legal service we bring to the table for our accident clients.
What causes rear-end collisions in Omaha?
It’s important to know the details of how your accident occurred if you wish to seek compensation. It will be up to you, as the victim and plaintiff in a subsequent case, to explain what caused the collision and how it points to negligence. These are a few of the most common reasons these wrecks occur:
- Distracted driving: Texting while driving is illegal in Nebraska because it is a major distraction for drivers. Other distractions include the use of GPS, unruly passengers, and eating and drinking while driving.
- Driving while impaired: Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol reduces one’s reaction time and ability to focus. An impaired driver may not stop in time and end up crashing into a vehicle ahead of them.
- Following too closely: All drivers should allow sufficient room between them and the vehicle ahead. Following too closely, also known as tailgating, is one of the leading causes of rear-end collisions.
- Driving while fatigued: Driving without enough sleep has effects that are similar to drunk driving. Every motorist must ensure they get sufficient rest before getting behind the wheel.
- Speeding: Driving too fast means it takes more time to slow down and stop. However, speeding isn’t just driving over the posted speed limit. It can also include driving too fast for the weather or traffic conditions.
- Sudden stops: A vehicle may stop abruptly due to an emergency, unexpected traffic congestion, an obstacle in the road, or pedestrians suddenly crossing the street. The driver behind may crash into the stopped vehicle, especially if they are following too closely.
- Poor weather: Snow, rain, fog, and low lighting can drastically limit visibility and increase the chances of an accident. A driver may not notice a vehicle ahead of them until it is too late to avoid a crash.
Who is liable for an Omaha rear-end collision?
In many crashes, the driver who strikes a vehicle from behind is liable. That’s because motorists in general have a duty to allow enough space between them and other vehicles and to avoid unsafe driving behaviors. However, the driver from behind is not automatically responsible in every single case.
There could be circumstances that make the driver ahead or some other party responsible. For example, if a driver unsafely cuts in front of someone else, the driver who hits them from behind might not be liable. There may also be a defect with the vehicle ahead that causes it to stall or stop suddenly, leading to a crash.
These accidents can therefore raise complicated questions of causation. Your attorney will need to investigate exactly how the wreck happened and make sure there is evidence of the other driver’s liability.
Common injuries in rear-end collisions
Getting into any accident can cause potentially severe injuries. Even if the crash involved relatively low speeds, the victim who is struck from behind could suffer the following:
- Whiplash
- Neck and shoulder injuries
- Concussion
- Head injuries
- Soft-tissue injuries
- Bone fractures
- Bruises and other impact injuries
- Aggravation of pre-existing injuries
It’s important to see a doctor if you’ve been involved in a car crash, even if you think the injuries are minor or that you weren’t hurt. Some injury symptoms may take hours or even days to show up. If you fail to see a doctor, you could inadvertently worsen your condition. You may also give the at-fault party an excuse to try to blame you for making your own injuries worse.
Possible compensation in an Omaha rear-end collision case
Victims can incur significant medical bills, even for relatively minor injuries they sustain in a rear-end crash. They might miss a great deal of work and therefore experience financial hardship for themselves and their families. Some victims are unable to work in their previous careers and may lose years of future income. Then there are losses like pain and suffering.
The main purpose of filing a personal injury lawsuit is to seek monetary damages for the above and other losses. Depending on the facts of your case, you may be able to seek compensation for:
- Medical expenses: These can include bills the victim incurs immediately after the wreck, for treatments such as hospitalization, surgery, prescription medications, assistive medical devices, physical therapy, and more. Also included are reasonably estimated future medical bills.
- Lost income: The time that is missed from work can quickly add up. So if the injuries prevent the victim from working for a period of time, they can ask the court to award them the income or wages they lose as a result.
- Reduced earning capacity: Because some victims are unable to return to their previous jobs, or are forced to work at a lesser capacity, the accident can cost them substantial sums of future income and benefits. These losses can also be included.
- Non-economic damages: This category covers intangible and subjective losses that many vehicle accident victims experience. Common examples are pain and suffering and emotional distress.
- Property damage: The victim may also be compensated for property that is damaged or destroyed in the accident. This typically includes damage to the driver’s vehicle but may also include damage to other items of personal property.
Omaha rear-end collision frequently asked questions
What if the insurance company tries to blame me for the accident?
Many victims are surprised to find that either their own or the other driver’s insurance company refuses to cover them, and instead finds the victim at fault. For instance, the insurer may claim that you hit your brakes suddenly and caused the driver behind you to crash into you. However, just because the insurance company blames you does not mean it is the last word.
First, you should preserve any relevant evidence that you may have, such as dashcam footage. Also, even if you are partially at fault, you can still recover partial compensation as long as you were less than 50% liable. Your damages would be reduced by your percentage of fault. Before you speak with the insurers, give us a call to discuss your rights and options.
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Do you have an Omaha rear-end collision lawyer near me?
If you or a loved one was involved in a rear-end accident in the Omaha area, Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell may be able to assist you. Our address is 6790 Grover St, Ste 200, Omaha, NE 68106. Nearby landmarks and points of interest include the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Baxter Arena, Aksarben Village, and Pipal Park.
We also serve accident victims in the following communities:
- West Albright/Bonfield
- Robin Hill
- Aksarben-Elmwood Park
- Westgate
- Morton Meadows
- Hanscom Park
- Aksarben Village
- College of Saint Mary area
- Ralston
To reach our office, you may want to take Interstate 80 or S. 72nd Street. Bus service is also available, with service through Metro Transit. For help reaching our office or if you have other questions, contact us today.
Contact our Omaha rear-end collision attorneys
You do have options for handling the personal and financial losses that you incur after being in a rear-end collision. One of the best decisions you can make is to contact a knowledgeable law firm. Let Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell go to work for you today. To get started with your claim, call us or complete our online contact form.