While all car accidents can potentially be dangerous, rear-end car accidents are sometimes seen as the least dangerous type of crashes for the party who is rear-ended. However, you might still be injured after the accident. Whiplash and neck injuries are common after a car accident. If this is the case, you may wonder whether you should hire a personal injury lawyer.

Why Rear-End Accidents Occur

Rear-end accidents often occur at intersections and are the result of a driver not stopping quickly enough or accelerating at the intersection. Meanwhile, on a highway, a rear-end accident often results from a driver speeding and not being able to stop in time when the traffic is backed up.

The Consequences of Rear-End Accidents

Regardless of whether you believe you are injured or not, you should seek compensation for your injuries after a rear-end accident. Head to an emergency room or an urgent care center to find out the extent of your injuries. Then, you will want to meet up with a personal injury attorney to discuss the extent of your injuries.

Make sure to explain to your attorney how your accident occurred and the injuries that you suffered as a result. Your attorney will help you determine if you will be able to file a claim and will also handle much of the paperwork. They will explain whether it makes more sense to file a personal injury claim or whether you should try to settle your case out of court.

Your Attorney Will Do the Heavy Lifting

After the accident, your primary focus should be on recovering from your injuries. Meanwhile, your attorney will help you calculate the damages you have suffered as a result of the accident and will then compose a demand letter that will be sent to the other insurance provider. The goal is to make the demand letter as high as possible so you can later negotiate downward if necessary.

You will not want to wait too long before filing a personal injury claim. There is often a statute of limitations and the evidence you need to gather to win your car accident case might disappear over time. 

Your attorney will need to act quickly to gather evidence that the driver was speeding, distracted, or possibly even under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Then, you will be more likely to receive compensation for your injuries.