Rear-end collisions were the most common form of motor vehicle accidents in Illinois in 2018, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. If you were involved in a rear-end collision in Joliet, then the person who rear-ended you could be found at fault for injuries, financial expenses, and other losses that may have resulted from your accident.
If you or your loved one was injured, a Joliet rear-end collisions lawyer may be able to assist you in bringing legal action. Call our team at The Kryder Law Group, LLC, today at (312) 223-1700 for a free consultation.
Though there are some exceptions, a rear-ending driver may be assumed to be at fault (either completely or partially) when a rear-end collision occurs. This may be the case if:
Because Illinois employs a policy of contributory fault (735 ILCS 5/2-1116), you could be entitled to collect awards even if you are partially responsible for the accident. Such a statute assigns a percentage of blame to each party involved in a collision, and you could be found to be less at fault for the collision than the other party.
When the front of one vehicle collides with the rear-end of the other, several possible factors may have contributed to the accident. Part of any legal action that you choose to bring will be determining the factors that contributed to your accident. Some of the possible causes of a rear-end collision could be:
A driver who is about to be rear-ended may not be able to maneuver out of the way once they realize a vehicle is encroaching on them at an unsafe speed. This is why the rear-ending driver may be assumed to be at fault for the collision. If you were in a vehicle that was struck from the rear-end, you may be able to bring legal action to recover losses that insurance does or did not sufficiently cover.
Call our team at The Kryder Law Group, LLC, today at (312) 223-1700 for a free consultation regarding your eligibility for a lawsuit.
If you or a loved one was seriously injured or killed in a rear-end collision, you have the option of accepting help from a lawyer. A Joliet rear-end collisions lawyer may:
Once your case is filed (and possibly before), your lawyer may complete several essential tasks. These tasks may include:
The ultimate goal of your lawyer will be to prove the negligence of the defendants in your case. In doing so, they hope to provide you with the opportunity to collect compensation that you are entitled to.
Possible awards in your case will depend on the losses you have sustained from your rear-end collision. Such losses may include the cost of:
You could be able to collect additional awards if a settlement or judgement dictates.
If you were rear-ended and insurance is not enough to cover your losses, we want to speak with you about your qualifications to bring a personal injury lawsuit. Call our team at The Kryder Law Group, LLC, today at (312) 223-1700 for a free consultation.