Rear End Collision

What is it?

A rear end accident occurs when a vehicle hits the vehicle in front of it – impacting the other vehicle in the rear end.

Fear in the review mirror

Experiencing a rear end collision can be harrowing to say the least. Many victims recount what it was like to look up into their review mirror and see a car barreling toward them with no intentions of stopping and seemingly no awareness that there is even a car in front of them.

Is this happening? I cannot get out of the way in time. I cannot do anything to stop it! These are the types of thoughts that race through rear end collision victim's heads before they are crashed into from behind. While we may not have been able to prevent the terror you experience during a similar type of crash, we can help you get compensated. Contact Umansky Law Firm today to get the money you deserve for your rear end collision.

Frequent and dangerous

Rear end collisions account for almost 40 percent of all accidents in the United States, for a total of nearly 2.5 million a year. These types of crashes can be deceiving because even when they occur at slower speeds, they can cause very serious injuries. In fact, high impact rear end collisions are a primary cause of whiplash and neck and back injuries.

Recent studies have shown that even with technology as advanced as it is, many automobiles remain quite vulnerable when it comes to rear end safety. To evaluate the force of impact for a rear end collision, think of it in terms of a car crashing into a brick wall at half the speed. In this context, it is easy to see why these types of accidents are so dangerous.

Common causes

Rear end collisions can occur for any number of reasons, but very often they are due to the following:

• Front car stops abruptly
• Careless lane switching
• Tailgating
• Poor driving conditions
• Driver distraction

Potential injuries

The passengers in the car that has been struck usually suffer the brunt of the injuries. These can include:

• Back injuries
• Neck injuries and paralysis
• Broken bones
• Whiplash
• Brain and spinal cord injuries
• Head injuries
• And other catastrophic injuries

Learn more

More information about other types of automobile accidents available here.

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