You were moving through traffic when someone hit you from behind without warning.
Maybe the pain was immediate. Or maybe you walked away thinking you were fine, only to wake up the next morning barely able to turn your head. That’s what makes rear-end collisions so dangerous. The injuries don’t always show up right away, and by the time they do, the insurance company has already started working to minimize what you’re owed.
In 2023 alone, there were over 2,000 rear-end crashes in Colorado Springs. Nationally, rear-end collisions account for about 29 percent of all crashes on U.S. roads, making them the single most common accident type. But common doesn’t mean minor. Even low-speed crashes can cause severe injuries that can quietly reshape your daily life in ways you never expected.
In most rear-end crashes, fault belongs to the driver who hit you. Colorado law requires all drivers to maintain a safe following distance and be prepared to stop, even if traffic slows or stops unexpectedly. When a driver fails to meet that standard and strikes your vehicle, they have breached their legal duty of care and are liable for the consequences.
Common causes our rear-end collision lawyers in Colorado Springs see most often:
Colorado’s modified comparative negligence rule means you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault, as long as your share of responsibility is less than 50 percent. Our attorneys will work to establish liability clearly and protect every dollar of your claim.
The insurance company has experienced adjusters working this case right now. You deserve experienced rear-end collision attorneys doing the same.
Emergency care, hospitalization, imaging, surgery, physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, and future medical costs tied to your injuries.
Income lost during recovery, plus future earning capacity if your injuries affect your ability to work long-term.
No. And this may be the most important thing you read on this page.
After a rear-end crash, the at-fault driver’s insurance company may contact you within hours or days. They may seem sympathetic. They may even offer you money quickly. Do not give a recorded statement. Do not accept any settlement offer. Do not sign anything before speaking with a rear-end collision lawyer.
Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts. They will use your own words to question the severity of your injuries. They will offer a number designed to feel significant while falling far short of covering your actual losses. Once you accept, you permanently forfeit your right to pursue additional compensation, even if your injuries turn out to be far more serious than they appeared at first.
At Schofield & Green Law, we take over all communication with the insurance company the moment you hire us. You stop taking their calls. You stop second-guessing your words. You focus on healing while we handle the fight.
They have professionals protecting their interests. You deserve the same.
If you’ve been rear-ended, you already know what it feels like to have someone minimize what you’ve been through. An insurance adjuster who questions whether your injuries are real. A process that makes you feel like you have to prove your own suffering.
That ends the moment you call us.
Andrea Schofield founded this firm because she believes that injured people deserve an attorney who listens without judgment, fights without hesitation, and treats every client the way she’d want someone in her own family treated. Because of that commitment, here’s what we’ve been able to accomplish for people just like you:
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When your case is resolved, something shifts. The medical bills that kept you up at night are covered. The lost wages are accounted for. The driver whose carelessness changed your life has been held responsible. You don’t have to fight anymore. You don’t have to wonder if anyone believed you. You can stop carrying this and start moving forward with the financial security, the closure, and the peace of mind to actually do it.
That’s what we’re working toward from the moment you call us.
In most cases, the driver who struck you from behind is at fault. Colorado law requires all drivers to maintain a safe following distance and be prepared to stop for slowing or stopped traffic. When a driver fails to meet that standard, they are generally liable for your injuries and damages. Even in cases where fault is disputed, Colorado’s comparative negligence law may still allow you to recover compensation.
In addition to rear-end collision cases, we represent clients injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, wrongful death cases, catastrophic injuries, and more. If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, we want to hear your story.
Picture the moment this is all over. The bills are covered and income replaced. You can stop worrying, and start living again without this hanging over you.
That moment is what we work toward from the very first conversation.
