Many behaviors can lead to read-end crashes. We often find speeding, tailgating, or distracted driving is involved. According to the Virginia DMV, over 13% of crashes involved following too closely in 2019.
Here are some common scenarios:
Driver A slams on their breaks, and behind them, Driver B doesn’t have enough time and distance to stop.
Driver A’s brake lights are out, and Driver B doesn’t notice they’re slowing down.
Driver B doesn’t see Driver A has their turn signal on and is slowing down.
Driver A doesn’t use their turn signal, and Driver B doesn’t realize they’re slowing down to turn.
Driver B speeds up to change lanes without realizing that Driver A has applied their breaks.
Driver B assumes Driver A in front of them will move when a light turns green and accelerates into the vehicle.
Driver B reverses in a lane of traffic.
No matter what you’ve experienced, our attorneys have probably seen it before. But we won’t jump to conclusions. We’ll thoroughly investigate the cause of the car accident, and we’ll gather evidence, like the police report, photos, and eyewitness statements, to determine what happened, why, and who is liable.