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5/7/2011
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Determining Fault in Common Car Accidents in Iowa

Rear endings are some of the most common car accidents in Iowa. The fault is most often assigned to the driver of the following car as it is their responsibility to allow enough time to stop. Usually, if the following car is driving too fast or without enough following distance they will rear end a car which stops short in front of them.

A West Des Moines car accident lawyer can help you prove fault if you were injured and/or rear-ended in common car accidents in Iowa.

However, there is an exception. If a third party's actions cause the following car to rear end the car in front of it then a West Des Moines car accident lawyer can find fault with the third party. Usually, this third party is another car that is driving recklessly or, less often, a pedestrian or something from off the roadway that could cause the following car to inadvertently cause an accident.

Because rear end crashes are common car accidents in Iowa they are often not pursued as claims. But this is a mistake that many accident victims make. So, what  should you do if you've been injured in a car accident in Iowa? 

Iowa is a fault state, which means a West Des Moines car accident lawyer can place the liability for property or bodily injury damages on the negligent driver.

A West Des Moines car accident lawyer can help determine the negligent driver if it is not readily apparent in common car accidents in Iowa.

Contacting a West Des Moines Car Accident Lawyer

If you were injured in a rear end accident, you may receive the maximum payout in damages if you have an experienced West Des Moines car accident lawyer represent your claim. The Des Moines injury attorney team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair work hard to level the field between injured Iowans and insurance companies. Order our FREE book for Iowa accident victims; The Legal Insider's Guide to Iowa Car Accidents: 7 Secrets to Not Wreck Your Case - 1-800-707-2552.



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