Rear End Collisions
Los Angeles California Motor Vehicle Accident
Most serious motor vehicle accidents happen within five minutes of a person's home. We've all heard that statement, "but I'd never given it much thought until the day of my crash".
Rear end collisions, which occur when the front bumper of a car strikes the back bumper of the car in front of it, is the most common type of car accident. They are also known as “whiplash accidents” because the nature of the collision often results in a back problems and whiplash injuries for the driver in the front car.
Know Your Rights
If involved in a rear end collision, it is important to know your rights as an insurance consumer because often, insurance companies try to negate the claims on the basis that little damage may have been done to the car.
When thinking in physical terms about the transfer of energy during the accident, back problems corresponds to the hard breaking required in the accident.
How To Avoid A Rear-End Collision
- Allowing a larger spacing in wet conditions.
- Allowing an aggressive driver to pass you rather than have him tailgate.
- Allow a larger distance when your vehicle is heavily loaded.
- Flashing brake lights may alert a drive before a rear end collision can occur.
If you have been involved in a rear end Collision or other type of car accident it is important to contact an injury lawyer right away. You may be entitled to compensation.