Types of Car Accidents: Rear-End Collisions

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Rear-End collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents on roadways throughout the Upstate of South Carolina.

Rear-end collisions can cause severe injuries because of the amount of energy transferred from the rear vehicle to the vehicle in front. That energy is usually absorbed by your body as you are sitting in the car after it’s been slammed into from behind. It’s basic physics that your body may not be able to absorb all of that energy and, as a result, you become injured. Common injuries after a rear-end collision are lumbar back injuries, injury to the spinal cord, and neck injuries caused by whiplashing of the neck due to the violent forces of the crash.

The sudden nature of a rear-end crash especially when you are unable to brace for the crash, can lead to painful long-lasting bodily injuries for you. A quick squeal of tires is usually the only warning before a rear-end crash.

If you or a loved one suffer serious injuries in a rear-end collision, please don’t hesitate to contact me by phone at 864-235-4999 or through our contact form, which you can find by clicking the button below.

The Injury Risk in a Rear-End Collision

A rear-end accident can result in severe personal injury due to the whiplash effect from the sudden impact. While any driver who has been rear-ended can suffer from the injuries, studies reveal that the elderly, children and women are particularly at risk of suffering a serious injury in a rear-end collision.

Drivers are taught to pay attention to the vehicles around them. However, there’s very little a driver can do to avoid a car barreling down toward its bumper. It’s usually impossible for you to take any sort of evasive action to avoid the collision or anticipate the crash. Obviously honking a horn serves no purpose. Your escape routes on the side might be blocked, leaving you with no choice, but to take the hit.

Negligence and Liability in Rear-End Collisions

In instances involving rear-end collisions, the fault usually falls on the car that rear-ended the vehicle in front of them. Negligence is the most common culprit behind a rear-end accident. Texting or talking on the phone is an example of negligent behavior that leads to rear-end collisions

Rear-End Collisions Wrap Up

If a careless driver’s decision or negligence causes you harm in the form of a rear-end collision, then you need an experienced personal injury attorney to advise you, provide legal counsel, and then strongly advocate for you.

We are a client-focused law firm. You come first with us and we will always put your interest first. You deserve justice and all the compensation the law allows in your case when you have been wrongfully injured by an irresponsible at-fault driver.

If you’re injured in a rear-end accident, please don’t hesitate to contact Thomas Creech Law Offices to discuss your options. Thomas Creech is a lifelong resident of Greenville and utilizes his 20 years of courtroom experience to fight for seriously injured clients throughout The Upstate of South Carolina.

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