Just because rear-end car accidents do not have a fatality rate as high as other types of accidents does not mean that they are not dangerous. Rear-end car accidents could cause debilitating injuries that may never fully heal.
The reason why rear-end accidents are serious is due to the force that is unleashed in the accident. Your body is largely at rest because you are stopped or traveling at a lower speed. The force of the accident is enough to cause your head and neck to snap forward violently.
You may not know that you have been injured right at the time of the accident. In fact, many people do not begin to develop symptoms until days or weeks after a rear-end car accident.
The most common injury from a rear-end car accident is whiplash. The force with which your head snaps forward can damage your neck and back. In fact, nearly half the people who suffer whiplash may never fully recover from their injuries. You could also suffer a traumatic brain injury because your brain can hit the base of your skull when your head snaps forward. These are silent injuries at first that would grow worse over time.
If you have been involved in a rear-end car accident, you should see a doctor as soon as possible to get evaluated. Your doctor may spot an injury that they could begin to treat immediately. Otherwise, your injuries could grow worse without treatment. In addition, getting a diagnosis promptly could allow you to begin the legal process.
The attorneys at Naples & Spence will work to get you top dollar when you have been injured in a car accident. Call us today at 904.657.7117 or send us a message online to schedule your free initial consultation.
