Common Injuries in Rear-End Accidents
Rear end collisions are also referred to as "whiplash accidents" because whiplash is a very common injury in motor vehicle accidents of this nature. When the momentum of the rear vehicle makes impact with the vehicle in front and all that momentum jolts the passengers' heads forward, this quick sequence of events is what typically causes whiplash and other serious injuries.
The most common injuries that are sustained in rear end accidents include:
- Whiplash- Neck sprain
- Spinal cord injuries
- Pinched nerves
- Head injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Knee injuries
- Broken legs
- Arm injuries
- Herniated discs
You may think that a simple case of whiplash does not require going to the doctor. However, whiplash could entail damaged neck muscles, connective tissue or ligaments and it could lead to severe consequences if you do not seek medical attention.
With whiplash, victims don't tend to feel the pain and symptoms right away, sometimes the stiffness does not hit you till the next morning. If you are not wearing their seatbelts when they are rear-ended, then you could be thrown through the windshield and sustain life-threatening injuries.
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Who Is At Fault For The Accident?
In past years, Florida drivers who are in the rear vehicle were always assumed to be at fault for the incident. However, there has recently been a change in Florida law that allows evidence to be brought forward proving front driver fault or negligence in rear-end accidents.
This means that the other driver could try to put some of the blame on you for the accident. If you were rear ended by a negligent or distracted driver, it is vital that you retain an experienced car accident lawyer to protect you from possible liability. If you are accused of being partially at fault for the accident, we can work to discredit the evidence brought against you. When our firm is successful in proving the fault of the rear-driver, we can seek the full compensation that you are legally entitled to.
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Looking for an attorney for a rear-end accident in Bonita Springs, Naples, or Fort Myers? All it takes is a few seconds for the rear driver to take their eyes off the road and the next thing you know you feel a forceful impact. If the driver behind you was not paying attention:
- Texting and driving
- Talking on the phone
- Grooming
- Eating or drinking
- Being otherwise negligent
then we can help you hold them accountable for paying for the damages. Here at Pittman Law Firm, P.L., our experienced rear-end accident attorney has been serving Florida families for over 25 years.
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