Rear-End Collisions in Texas: Why They’re Not Always ‘Minor’ Accidents
Rear-end accidents are as common as they are dangerous. In fact, even at low speeds, rear-end collisions can cause considerable damage. While the name fender bender is often attached, and sounds harmless, rear-end crashes are actually a significant concern, and related claims are often quite serious. If you’ve been injured in a rear-end accident that was caused by the other driver’s negligence, turn to an experienced Plano car accident attorney at The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio, P.C., for the help you need.
The Higher the Speed, the More Serious the Rear-End Accident
Even low-speed rear-end accidents can exert enough force to cause the forward driver to suffer significant injuries. When higher speeds are involved, however, the related damages tend to be far more serious.
With increased speeds, the impact of the rear-end crash increases, which translates to the transference of more significant energy and the potential for even more serious injuries. The basics include the following:
- With higher speeds, force increases exponentially.
- The additional energy transferred comes with additional risk.
- The rear vehicle’s momentum violently forces the front car forward, which can lead to a back-and-forth motion that is associated with serious soft tissue and spinal cord injuries.
Common Causes of Rear-End Crashes
Rear-end collisions, regardless of the speed involved, are often the result of negligent driving practices like the following:
- Tailgating
- Failing to leave ample room in response to dangerous driving conditions, such as when there is bad weather or low visibility
- Texting and other forms of dangerous distraction
- Driving drunk or otherwise impaired
- Failing to obey all traffic lights, signs, and signals
Damages Associated with Rear-End Accidents
Even a relatively minor rear-end accident can lead to serious legal damages. With more violent crashes like high-speed rear-end collisions, however, the physical, financial, and emotional losses can be immense.
Property Damage to Your Car
A serious rear-end collision can do serious property damage. This can include totaling your car and damaging valuable contents inside it.
Medical Expenses
In a high-speed rear-end crash, you can suffer virtually any kind of serious injury. Some that are most closely associated, however, include serious whiplash, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and traumatic brain injuries. Any one of these can lead to chronic health concerns and ongoing medical expenses.
Lost Income
The longer you are off the job, the more your income is likely to be affected, and if your earning power into the future takes a hit, this category of loss can be financially devastating.
Pain and Suffering
The physical pain and emotional suffering you experience as a result of being struck and injured by another driver’s negligence can be difficult to overstate.
Reach Out to an Experienced Plano Car Accident Lawyer for the Help You Need
A savvy Plano car accident attorney at The Law Office of Joel M. Vecchio, P.C., will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of your claim’s optimal outcome, and we welcome the opportunity to help. For more information, please don’t delay contacting us online or calling us at 972-381-4610 today.