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Rear-End Car Accident Lawyer

Home > Rear-End Car Accident Lawyer
Sep 4, 2025 | Petro Cohen | Read Time: 3 minutes

You’re sitting at a red light on Route 9 when you hear the screech of brakes behind you. Too late. The impact sends your car lurching forward; instantly, you know something’s wrong with your neck and back.

Rear-end collisions like this happen every day in New Jersey, from the Garden State Parkway to local streets in Camden County. If you’ve suffered injuries in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you deserve a rear-end car accident lawyer who will fight to protect your rights.

At Petro Cohen, our attorneys have been assisting accident victims across New Jersey since 1998, and we know how to use that experience effectively to help you.

Why Rear-End Collisions Demand Experienced Representation

At first glance, rear-end accidents seem straightforward. The driver who hits you is usually at fault. But insurance companies don’t make things easy. They may try to:

  • Shift blame onto you,
  • Downplay your injuries, and
  • Minimize your compensation.

These tactics can cost you thousands in compensation. An experienced rear-end collision attorney knows how to counter these arguments and build a strong case for full compensation.

Common Rear-End Accident Injuries

Rear-end crashes can lead to serious medical conditions that affect your life for months or years, including:

  • Whiplash and neck injuries,
  • Back and spinal injuries, and
  • Concussions and traumatic brain injuries.

These conditions may require expensive, ongoing treatment. You shouldn’t be left paying the bills when someone else caused your accident.

What Sets Petro Cohen Apart

Your case matters to us. At Petro Cohen, your claim will be handled by our experienced personal injury legal team with over 75 years of combined legal experience. 

Our team will work to:

  • Investigate every detail,
  • Consult with accident reconstruction experts,
  • Review traffic camera footage, and
  • Interview witnesses.

We know New Jersey roads and how insurance companies operate here. Whether your crash happened on Route 42, in a busy parking lot, or on a quiet street in Newark, we can get to the bottom of what caused it and how to build a strategic case in response.

From your first call, your rear-end accident lawyer can handle every conversation with the insurance company—you can focus on healing.

Compensation for Your Rear-End Accident

New Jersey law allows you to seek compensation for multiple damages after a rear-end collision, including:

  • Medical expenses—such as emergency room visits, surgery, and physical therapy;
  • Lost wages—from time off work during recovery;
  • Pain and suffering—for the physical and emotional impact of your injuries; and
  • Property damage—to repair or replace your vehicle.

We’ve helped countless New Jersey rear-end accident victims recover significant compensation for their injuries and losses. Every case is unique, but having a rear-end crash lawyer from Petro Cohen in your corner can make all the difference in your recovery.

Understanding New Jersey’s No-Fault Laws

New Jersey’s no-fault insurance covers your immediate medical expenses through Personal Injury Protection (PIP). However, PIP has limits and doesn’t compensate you for pain and suffering.

When your injuries meet New Jersey’s “serious injury” threshold, you can file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver for full compensation. A qualified rear-end lawyer knows precisely when and how to pursue these additional claims.

Time Limits for Filing Your Case

New Jersey gives you two years from your accident date to file a lawsuit. Waiting too long can hurt your case, as evidence disappears and witness memories fade. The sooner you contact a rear-end car accident lawyer, the better we can work to protect your rights and build a strong case.

Get the Help You Deserve

Rear-end accidents can turn your life upside down with injuries, medical bills, and lost income. In these situations, you can’t afford legal help from just anyone. Choose the team with experience representing accident victims across New Jersey since 1998 and a proven record of results.

At Petro Cohen, you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Contact us today for a free consultation. Let us review your case and show you how we can help you recover the compensation you deserve after a rear-end collision.

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