At Fassonaki Law Firm, P.C., a top auto accident law firm in Los Angeles, we represented a client involved in a rear-end collision. The accident occurred when another car hit the back of our client's vehicle. She was accompanied by her two children as well. Our client experienced personal injuries, and their car was extensively damaged.

Our legal team at Fassonaki Law Firm P.C. investigated the details of the accident and collected all the relevant evidence. In this case, the adverse driver engaged in dangerous and reckless behavior that put others at risk under California law and violated California Vehicle Code § 21703.

According to California Vehicle Code § 21703, the driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon, and the condition of, the roadway.

It was our team's effort and commitment that led us to a great victory. The adverse driver was at fault for the accident under California law and accepted liability for the loss. Our client was entitled to compensation for their bodily injuries, including economic and non-economic damages.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rear-End Accidents in California

Who Is at Fault in a Rear-End Collision in California?

Liability depends on the circumstances of the accident. A driver who follows another vehicle too closely and cannot stop safely may be responsible for a resulting rear-end collision. Evidence such as vehicle damage, witness statements, photographs, and police reports can help establish fault.

What Does California Vehicle Code § 21703 Require?

California Vehicle Code § 21703 prohibits motorists from following another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent. Drivers must consider factors such as vehicle speed, surrounding traffic, and roadway conditions when maintaining a safe following distance.

What Happens If Children Are Passengers in a Rear-End Accident?

Children can suffer injuries in a rear-end collision even when they are properly restrained. If another driver's negligence causes injuries to a child passenger, the child's potential personal injury claim involves additional considerations because the injured person is a minor.

Can Both a Parent and Child Have Injury Claims After the Same Car Accident?

Potentially. When a parent and children are injured in the same collision, their injuries and damages generally need to be evaluated individually. The compensation available to each injured person depends on their particular injuries, treatment, losses, and other circumstances.

What Injuries Can Occur in a Rear-End Car Accident?

Rear-end collisions may cause neck, back, head, shoulder, soft-tissue, and other injuries. Symptoms may also develop or become more noticeable after the accident, making appropriate medical evaluation and documentation important.

What Compensation May Be Available After a Rear-End Accident?

Depending on the circumstances, an injured person may pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and other economic and non-economic damages resulting from the collision.

What Evidence Can Help Prove a Following-Too-Closely Accident?

Relevant evidence may include police reports, photographs, dashcam or surveillance footage, witness statements, vehicle damage, medical records, and information regarding traffic and roadway conditions.

How Can a Los Angeles Auto Accident Attorney Help After a Rear-End Collision?

A Los Angeles auto accident attorney can investigate the collision, preserve evidence, evaluate applicable California traffic laws, document injuries and damages, communicate with insurance companies, and pursue available compensation for injured clients.

Schedule a consultation with Fassonaki Law Firm, P.C., one of the top auto accident law firms in Los Angeles. Alan Fassonaki is an auto accident attorney in Los Angeles, and you can get a free consultation for your injury by calling 323-524-8994.