Being rear-ended is a serious car accident that can lead to serious injuries. According to a released report by the U.S. Department of Highway Patrol, rear-end type of accidents are the most common, comprising of a whopping 29% of all car crashes.
What are Rear End Collisions?
A rear end collision consists of a vehicle hitting the rear part of the vehicle directly in front of the former vehicle. A rear end accident will typically occur because the at-fault driver was not paying attention to the road, whether he or she was texting or not maintaining proper lookout. This information should be included in the responding police officer’s report.
What Happens During a Rear End Accident?
A rear end accident involves a vehicle colliding in front of the vehicle directly in front of that vehicle. The factors that may affect the level of severity of the crash, as well as injuries many times, include the rate of speed for each vehicle, the size of each vehicle, and the conditions of the roadway at the time of the crash.
What Typically Causes a Rear End Collision?
There are a variety of ways that a rear end collision can occur, each inferring different levels of liability for each driver. For purposes of simplification, assume that Car #1 is located directly behind Car #2. Here are a few examples:
- Car #2 is stopped at a red light. Car #1 fails to maintain proper braking and rolls into the backend of Car #2.
- Car #2 is traveling at a high rate of speed, but stops abruptly on the highway, causing Car #1 to collide with the backend of Car #2. Note that Car #1 may have been traveling to closely to Car #2, which would likely affect degrees of negligence.
- Car #2 is stopped at a red light or moving in traffic. Car #1 collides into the backend of #1.
Common Injuries from a Rear End Accident
The insurance company will likely tell you that your rear end accident was just a “fender bender” and must have not caused you very much harm. Although the most common type of car accident, rear end accidents are also very serious accidents, which many times will lead to long-term injuries, that will last months, years, or indefinitely. Injuries that people sustain following a rear end accident include the list below.
Neck Injuries from a Rear End Accident
The vast majority of rear end accidents involve symptoms that include neck pain, due to the curvature of the neck being impaired from the blunt force emanating from the back end of the vehicle.
Back Injuries from a Rear End Accident
Back injuries generally take a long time to heal, due to the elaborate nature of the spine, composed of soft tissues, joints, and discs.
Brain Injuries from a Rear End Accident
Rear end accidents may cause the occupant in the vehicle to slam their head against a hard object. Even assuming an airbag is deployed, the force of your head striking the airbag may be enough to cause a traumatic brain injury. Common symptoms associated with a brain injury include loss of consciousness, slurring of speech, headaches, lightheadedness, and tinnitus. It is important to consult a physician right away if you experience any of these symptoms.
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