Rear-end crashes are far too common on our roads. According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), rear-end collisions account for nearly a third of all road accidents across the country. These types of crashes are especially fatal because the impact often finds the front driver as a surprise, increasing the possibility of serious injuries. This is why whiplash is among the most common injuries resulting from rear-end accidents. Others include herniated discs, brain damage, back pain, and internal bleeding. Most people think that these types of crashes are often caused by the rear driver’s negligence, but that is…
Investigating a Rear-End Collision
