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Michael Redenburg

Rear End Collision Lawyer NYC

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Car Accident Lawyer NYC Representing Those Injured in Car Crashes in New York

Rear end auto accidents, fender benders, rear end collisions, different variations of the same thing. These kind of auto accidents can cause serious damage and injury at high speeds. If you were injured in a rear end car accident in NYC, you should seek the legal help of an experienced NYC Car Accident Lawyer at Michael J. Redenburg, Esq, PC, to determine fault and your right to recovering money damages.

Rear End Car Accidents in New York

There are many different ways that rear end car accidents can occur. Sometimes they are unavoidable such as when one’s brakes fail or the roads are slippery. Other times it’s unintentional such as when an inattentive driver fails to see a car stopped in front of theirs in time. A lot of auto crashes are the result of aggressive drivers who tailgate and follow too close behind the car in front of them, failing to maintain a safe distance.

Determining Fault in a Rear End Car Accident

No-Fault Insurance Law in NYC operates in most cases, with each driver filing a claim with their own insurance company and paying for any medical bills in that manner. While you will look to your own insurance policy to pay your medical bills, litigation is the normal course to recover for pain and suffering against the at-fault party.

To prove by a preponderance of the evidence that other driver is at fault for the rear end collision in NYC will require documentation of the car accident. The police report will have the officer’s version of the scene of the accident and any traffic tickets, or moving violations issued for wrongful conduct. You should also obtain eyewitness contact information from anyone who saw the accident and stopped to talk to the police.

Injuries From Rear End Auto Accident in NYC

Neck and back injuries are the most common injuries sustained in a rear end collision. While most people think whiplash is not a serious injury, it can affect every aspect of a person’s life for years to come. The neck is the most vulnerable part of the body in an NYC rear end car accident because the cervical spine is not protected like the thoracic and lumbar spine are.

During a rear end hit, the head jerks backward and forward quickly. This extreme motion can overextend the soft tissues in the neck, leading to whiplash symptoms, such as:

  • Headaches
  • Pain in the neck
  • Range of motion decrease
  • Blurred vision
  • Spinal injuries, which may at times require surgical procedures

Head trauma is not at all uncommon in NYC rearend auto accidents, especially if the occupants of the cars are not wearing seatbelts. The driver of a rear ended vehicle may even hit her head if she is not seatbelted, as required by law. The jarring of the car can also cause a someone’s head to hit a side window or the seat in front. Rear end auto collisions can cause concussions or TBIs.

NYC Car Accident Lawyer Near Me

Our offices are located in Manhattan, NY. Although our offices are in New York, NY we serve the whole NYC Metro Area and represent clients in every borough of New York City including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Bronx.

Call 212-240-9465.

Client Reviews

I had a very positive experience working with Mr. Redenburg. He handled my personal injury case which was successfully settled over the course of two years. He was extremely diligent, knowledgeable and...

- Dawn N.

Michael Redenburg took over my [car accident] case when my past attorney retired from my case. My past attorney was the one who recommended him to me I can say it was the best choice he ever made. He is very...

- Fernando H.

Michael Redenburg is great at what he does. He helped me though the case after my accident helped me with everything. I didn't have to speak with the insurance company about anything he handled and in the end...

- Tamika

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