Rear-End Collisions

There are a number of common causes for rear-end crashes. One of the most common ways people get rear-ended is by distracted drivers. Drivers can be distracted by a number of internal or external factors. It could be a case of texting-while-driving or even rubber necking at the scene of another accident. Driver inattention is obviously one of the most common causes for rear-ending another car. If you’re not watching where you’re going, you’re not going to see that the car in front of you is stopped or not going as fast as you think it is. No matter what happens, it’s important to remember that a car slammed into the back of your vehicle.

The most common injury associated with a rear-end crash is whiplash. Whiplash may seem pretty mild to somebody who hasn’t suffered from it, but it can leave victims with incredibly painfully long-lasting impacts to their daily lives. Since most car-accident victims are running high on adrenaline after a wreck, it’s important to see a doctor as soon as possible. You may not notice a severe neck injury until hours or days later. You might initially feel fine, only to be in debilitating pain later that day or night. Depending upon the severity of the crash, victims may also have suffered from traumatic brain injuries, fractures, lacerations, contusions and a variety of other injuries.

What is Whiplash?

The term “whiplash” is actually pretty self-explanatory. It’s basically a person’s neck (spinal cord) being whipped back and forth by an incredibly force of impact, (often a rear-end crash). It’s kind of like if somebody were to crack your neck like a whip. Technically, this type of injury will be classified as hyper-flexion or hyperextension. Neck pain is nothing to ignore after a wreck. You might be feeling a little stiff or painful, but don’t downplay it. Pain is pain. Your spinal cord could be injured, and you need to get it checked out by a doctor.

Symptoms of hyper-flexion Injuries

• Mild, moderate to severe neck pain
• Neck stiffness
• Inability to use full range of motion of the neck
• Headaches
• Blurred vision
• Sleep disturbances
• Pain in the shoulders, arms or back

Costs Associated with a Rear-End Crash in Mississippi

The costs associated with a rear-end crash can be astronomical. First, you’re in the hospital and out of a job. You might have thousands of dollars, tens-of-thousands of dollars or more in medical bills. On top of that, you’re probably out of work temporarily or indefinitely. Basically, you have nothing but bills to pay and no money coming in to pay them.