Vehicle Accidents

Rear-End Collision

An accident where one vehicle strikes the back of another vehicle.

In Personal Injury Cases

The rear driver is usually at fault in rear-end collisions due to following too closely or failing to stop. However, there can be exceptions, such as sudden lane changes.

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Whiplash

A neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, commonly occurring in rear-end collisions.

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