Rear End Collision
A rear-end collision involves two vehicles and occurs when a driver collides with another vehicle in front of them. This is often caused by the negligence of either one or both drivers involved in the accident. Rear-end collisions usually occur at low speeds which are normally referred to as “fender benders”, but they can occur at high speeds on freeways and highways and those are unfortunately some of the most deadly.
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Common Causes of Rear-End Collisions
There are many reasons why a rear-end collision may happen, but some of the most common are:
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Drunk driving-
Obviously driving under the influence of any type of drugs or alcohol runs the risk of getting in an accident, but in rear-end collisions the drunk driver is usually the one who caused the accident and is driving the car that caused impact on the other car.
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Hazardous weather conditions-
Poor weather can affect the visibility of drivers, in addition to causing the roads to become slippery and resulting in drivers losing control of their vehicles. Unfortunately bad weather doubles the likelihood of getting in a rear-end according to a study analyzing factors in rear-end collisions.
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Aggressive driving-
Aggressive driving can include anything like verbal road rage, tailgating, speeding, following too closely, forcing other cars off the road, or stopping too quickly. This type of behavior can certainly cause rear-end accidents but can really contribute to all types of car collisions.
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Driver fatigue-
Studies show that the effects cause by fatigued driving actually closely compare to those caused by drunk driving. Lack of sleep while at the wheel is a very serious matter, it can result in lack of judgement, lack of decision-making, reduced reaction time, lack of coordination, and falling asleep at the wheel.
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Distracted driving-
Distracted driving ecompasses a lot of different situations and all of them can have verys serious repercussions. Being distracted can include using a phone or device while driving, reading signs on the side of the road, being lost in thought, and even other people in your car can result in distracted driving.
According to a report by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, rear end collisions are the most frequent type of car accidents that happen in the United States. They account for almost 30% of all car accidents and result in a high number of injuries and fatalities due to the angle they occur.
If you have been involved in a rear-end collision, whether you are the driver who rear-ended another vehicle or you are the driver of a rear-ended vehicle, you should consult us at Accident Experts to determine your rights in the circumstances of your accident.
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The injuries caused by these accidents are usually very similar to those caused by most other types or auto accidents but injuries to the head, neck, and spinal cord are very common due to the angle and the speed these accidents normally happen. Depending on the sizes of the vehicles involved and the speeds at which they were travelling, the drivers can obtain life-changing injuries that can affect them for the rest of their lives, or worse they can be fatal.