Rear- End Collisions

Rear- end collisionsare the most common form of automobile collisions with approximately 2.5 million rear impact collisions occurring annually. In almost all rear- impact collisions, the driver of the car in the rear, is the person who is at fault and liable for all property damage and injuries caused. Most all rear end- collisions could be avoided if the rear driver was driving more responsibly. If you were injured in a rear- end collision, contact a Houston personalinjury attorney without delay.

Driver negligence is the number one cause of auto accidents. Whether the driver was drinking and driving, texting while driving, tailgating, speeding, driving recklessly or simply driving inattentively, the vast majority of all rear -end collisions are 100% avoidable. For this reason, the person in the rear is almost always legally liable for any damage that they caused.

Common Injuries from Rear End Collisions

The most common injury sustained in rear- end collisions is whiplash. Whiplash along with other whiplash-associated disorders describes a range of neck injuries involving sudden distortions of the neck. These distortions of the neck are commonly associated with rear- end collisions. Whiplash victims typically complain of muscle pain in the neck, which is caused by muscle strain or tearing of the soft tissue. Whiplash injuries can range from minor to severe, which should always be reviewed by a medical professional. Whiplash injuries can also include nerve damage, disc damage, and in serious cases, ruptures of the ligaments in the neck and fractures of the cervical vertebrae.

80 percent of all neck injuries in the United States are a result of automobile collisions. Of those 80 percent of neck injuries, approximately 85 percent of them are caused by a rear end collision. Aside from whiplash, common injuries from rear end collisions include brain, spinal cord, and TMJ (jaw) injuries. Although people typically sustain injuries to the neck and head in a rear end collision, they can also sustain injuries to the lower back, causing herniated disks and compression fractures to the vertebrae amongst a host of other injuries.

Houston Rear-End Collision Lawyer

Rear -end collisions can range from minor injuries, to more permanent injuries, or even wrongful death. If you or someone you love has been injured in a rear end collision, contact a Houston rear-end collision attorney fromKirklin & Soh, LLP today!