What Really Happens in a Rear End Collision

Rear end collisions are a type of vehicular accident where the car hits the vehicle in front of them from behind.

There are many reasons for such an accident to occur, such as an inattentive driver, tailgating, panic stops, poor traction

because of wet pavement or because the pavement is damaged.

A rear end collision can also occur on train tracks, where a train crashes into the other.

How A Rear End Collision Occurs

One example of a rear end collision is when the car in front suddenly hits the brakes, causing the car behind them to hit

them from the rear because they have no warning.

The rule of thumb when it comes to the rear end collision of two vehicles that have the same structural design: if a car is traveling at 30 MPH and hits a stationary vehicle, it would

be the same as hitting a solid the wall at 15 MPH.

Medical Effects of Rear End Collision

What are the typical consequences when a car is involved in rear end collision? Just like with other vehicular accidents

that occur at moderate speed, the common consequence is whiplash.

For those who are involved in severe accidents, more serious injuries can occur.

Passengers who are seated in the rear of the vehicle aren’t protected as much when it comes to a rear end collision and

may suffer from extensive injuries even death.

In the case of policing and insurance, it is always the driver of the car who caused the rear end collision who is deemed

to be at fault due to either inattentiveness or driving too close to the car in front.

The only exception to this is when the vehicle in front has his gear in reverse thus causing the rear end collision.

The driver who caused the rear end collision can be held liable for all damages caused to the vehicle and any injuries suffered by the occupant of the vehicle which has been rear

ended.

A rear end collision can be minimized as long as drivers pay attention to the road, the condition of their vehicle, and

their driving skills as well.

The best way to avoid a rear end collision is to practice safe driving.