Around 28 percent of crashes in the U.S. are rear-ending accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. When you are rear-ended, the impact of the crash can catch you off-guard since you generally are not looking behind you while driving. Depending on the severity of the impact, your body can sustain serious injuries due to being thrust forward during the collision.
Back-End Car Accident Laws
There is often an assumption that if a driver is rear-ended, the other driver whose front end hits the back of the other vehicle is automatically at fault. In the state of Texas, however, this is not necessarily the case. In fact, a civil plaintiff who was rear-ended would still need to prove that the majority of the fault lies with the other driver. In Texas, a plaintiff would have to establish that they bear 50 percent or less of the total fault for their accident in order to have a valid claim. Working with a knowledgeable rear-end car accident attorney may be key to minimizing comparative negligence and maximizing recoverable compensation.
