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When a car collides with the one in front of it, it's called a rear-end collision. When one car is halted and the other is travelling swiftly, most of these collisions take place. However, rear-end collisions can potentially trigger a chain of events involving additional vehicles. Every year, there are over 2.5 million rear-end collisions on US roadways, resulting in 2,000 fatalities and 950,000 injuries.
Distracted driving, driving under the influence, car defects, reckless driving, unfavorable weather, and tailgating are all factors that might lead to a rear-end collision. Even while seat belts provide accident protection, rear-end collisions can result in serious injuries. Whiplash injuries, bone and rib fractures, facial injuries, brain injuries, back and spinal injuries, and deciding culpability at the scene are the most frequent injuries from rear-end collisions.
In a rear-end collision, the plaintiff must prove the other driver's responsibility. Liability may be established by determining whether a driver was negligent and how that negligence led to the collision. Evidence to support the liability component may include police reports and eyewitness accounts. Techniques for accident reconstruction may be needed in specific circumstances to determine liability.
The pursuit of damages for rear-end collisions under negligence law is governed by state legislation. The laws and the statute of limitations do, however, vary from state to state. Contributory negligence is only occasionally used in rear-end collision lawsuits in the US. Even if both drivers were at fault for the crash, this would bar any driver from suing the other for damages.
In most cases, an insurance claim for car damage from a rear-end incident will be quickly resolved. It can be difficult to pursue compensation for injuries, though. Since the hit comes from the back in most rear-end collisions, soft tissue injuries like whiplash are common. When obtaining compensation, soft tissue injuries would be a problem because they are more challenging to define and confirm than other types of injuries.
In a case involving a rear-end collision, the plaintiff may be compensated for all losses incurred as a result of the incident. Damages that are both financial and nonfinancial may be mentioned. In these circumstances, establishing causation is more challenging, and even small clinical data from the plaintiff may have a big impact on the claim. It is crucial to work with a medical record review company if you want the plaintiff's medical record review report to be accurate.
