Drivers on busy Bakersfield roads can be looking at anything but the lanes ahead and end up smashing into the rear-end of a vehicle. Victims left with injuries like whiplash and neck and back injuries can file injury claims against at-fault drivers and seek help with hospital bills and more.
Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers of Bakersfield helps injured collision victims hold car insurance companies fully liable. We offer a free, no-obligation case consultation to all injured victims. We want to reassure you after an accident and force unhelpful insurers to turn over full support as soon as possible.
Should I Call a Lawyer After My Rear-End Impact?
Some rear-end collisions only do some bumper damage and maybe a shattered window. You can probably handle your case if it only involves property damage. But when a serious injury is suffered, and a careless driver is to blame, victims often earn much more in support by turning their cases over to a skilled Bakersfield Car Accident Lawyer.
A serious accident comes with a higher medical cost, and those bills can make car insurance companies fight victims at every turn over accepting financial responsibility.
Your lawyer collects powerful evidence by fully investigating your claim and using accident reconstruction data if necessary to prove who was at fault. Then your attorney uses the evidence to force car insurance companies to accept responsibility and to provide support to last as long as necessary. Your lawyer files your claim and takes on this frustrating process, while giving you time to focus on healing.
Rear-End Accident Dangers in Bakersfield
You might be sitting in traffic, stopped at a red light at the intersection of the Stockdale Highway and Coffee Road. Suddenly, a driver who appears to be trying to text approaches from behind and doesn’t seem to be slowing down.
A devastating rear-end impact occurs, slamming you backward and then forward. Putting stress on your neck and back. Perhaps sending your face into the steering wheel or airbag. Your legs end up jammed into the floorboard.
It’s a frightening thought, but not so hard to imagine. There are plenty of drivers who leave their Bakersfield driveways each day who keep their cellphones in their hands and go too fast for conditions. These
The National Safety Council (NSC) found that in 2023, 17% of crashes reported in the U.S. involved a rear-end impact. Those accidents led to a heartbreaking 3,300 fatalities for the year.
The fault should be clear in these types of accidents. The driver approaching from behind is accountable. Yet, car insurance companies still try to shift blame in any accident, even when a Bakersfield police accident report backs up the innocent victim in the lead car.
Insurers also like to raise questions about the severity of the injuries caused, simply to get away with providing far too little in a settlement. These “lowball” settlements often leave victims paying for part of their own medical care at a time when they are missing paychecks at their place of employment. It’s why a tough, no-nonsense attorney can provide a great advantage when going up against giant insurance providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I wait to speak to a lawyer after a Bakersfield car crash?
You should go over your case with a lawyer as soon as you can. Waiting can mean valuable evidence vanishes and witnesses become harder to track down. The sooner you file your claim, the sooner you can hopefully receive a settlement check. California allows victims up to two years to file a personal injury claim, but waiting months or years can hurt a case.
What if I can’t afford to pay a lawyer to represent my case?
We know that most car accident victims aren’t left in a great financial spot after a devastating crash. It’s why you don’t need any money to hire a Bakersfield Rear-End Car Accident Lawyer. If you need us, we will sign a contingency agreement with you. It means we cover all upfront case costs. We also don’t earn anything unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement money that a car insurance company must fork over.
What kinds of damages earn compensation in a rear-end car accident settlement?
Accident victims must first get help with their doctor bills before they face bankruptcy. All bills now and any expected medical costs in the future should be covered. Repair costs for a damaged vehicle or full replacement money should be a part of the settlement. The paychecks victims lose while missing work must be reimbursed. The physical pain and emotional trauma left for victims to cope with must also receive consideration.
What type of documents and evidence should I bring to my meeting with a lawyer?
Any evidence you managed to collect at the scene will be helpful…things like photos of the damage and witness contact information. If you have a copy of a police accident report, bring a copy for your attorney. Bring all medical charts and invoices. Turn over all receipts you have for any other care and damages related to your crash. Paystubs will be important later to show the income that you’ve had to say goodbye to while you’ve been unable to work.
Contact a Car Accident Attorney Who Builds Your Case with Powerful Evidence and Fights to Earn You More
If you have a serious injury, and a careless driver caused your accident, contact Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers of Bakersfield to schedule a free consultation. It’s a confidential, no-obligation review of your case with a real Kern County car accident attorney.
Your full recovery becomes our number one mission. We don’t stop fighting until you are 100% healed and have the money you need to restore your normal life.