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Rear-End Accidents

A Rear-End Accident Can Leave A Painful Impact

Rear-end impact collisions are the most common type of car accident with about 2.5 million rear-end car accidents each year. Rear-end car accidents can cause severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, neck and back injuries and soft tissue injuries, and whiplash. Personal injury stemming from rear-end car accidents can occur even in collisions involving relatively low speed crashes.

If you have suffered injuries from a rear-end car accident in the State College area, our attorneys can help. At Rehmeyer & Allatt, we advocate fiercely on behalf of our clients as they pursue compensation for their damages.

The Common Causes Of Rear-End Accidents

A rear-end car crash occurs when the rear bumper of one vehicle is hit by the front bumper of another vehicle. Most of these accidents are the result of distracted driving and occur at speeds above 5 mph, which is the threshold that car companies are required to meet during manufacturing. As with most car accidents, there can be a variety of reasons that a car accident can occur. The majority of rear-end car crashes occur due to:

  • Aggressive driving
  • Tailgating
  • Distracted driving
  • Drunk driving
  • Poor weather conditions
  • Faulty break lights

Whiplash Can Be A Serious After Effect

Whiplash is a common term for a soft tissue injury. After a rear-end car accident, injuries can include stiffness and soreness to the neck, back and shoulders, which are primary indicators of soft tissue injuries. Whiplash is a term that refers to the hyperextension of the spine, neck, nerves and ligaments of the injured person.

Whiplash often occurs in rear-end collisions because the crash jolts the car forward, while the body stays in the same position. This effect can have additional consequences as the impact results in car accident victims clenching or staying rigid, which leads to further injury. Rear-end car accidents is the predominant cause of whiplash injuries and can lead to more serious injuries, including trauma to the brain.

Recognizing The Symptoms Of Whiplash

Whiplash injuries can present themselves in many forms and often vary depending on the person experiencing the injuries. However, whiplash injuries from a rear-end car accident are typically characterized by neck pain and stiffness, consistent headaches and pain in the shoulder blades or upper shoulders.

Additional whiplash symptoms can include blurred vision, lower back pain and numbness in the arms. All of these symptoms are serious, and if you are suffering from whiplash symptoms after a rear-end car accident, you must seek medical attention immediately.

Call Us Today For A Free Case Evaluation

Our experienced attorneys can help you seek full compensation for your injuries after a rear-end car accident. Please call us today at 8143430453 for a free consultation and case review. You can also arrange for an appointment by sending us an email. Our lawyers proudly serve clients throughout State College, Pennsylvania, and its surrounding communities.

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