Rear-end Collisions

Read end collisions are the most common type of accidents on the road today. There are approximately 2.5 million read end collisions each year. These accidents usually occur as a result of a driver becoming distracted. Many victims of rear end collisions suffer soft-tissue injuries. Although insurance companies may claim victims with soft-tissue injuries do not suffer significant injuries, we know that many suffer chronic and debilitating injuries. An example of a soft-tissue injury would be whiplash (a hyperextension of the neck). Whiplash can appear days or even months after the incident and can be very painful. Soft tissue injuries that have not resolved may mean there is an underlying cause. Your physician may refer you to have an MRI. An MRI will conclude if there is a more serious problem, such as a herniation or a bulging disc. In most cases, a rear end collision has clear liability, meaning the party responsible for striking the back end of a vehicle is usually at fault. A driver has the responsibility to maintain the proper distance from the vehicle in front of them.

Accident Caused by Falling Asleep at the Wheel

Asleep at the wheel: Falling asleep at the wheel is very common. Nearly four percent of deadly crashes nationwide involve sleepy drivers, and hundreds more are injured every year from drivers who have fallen asleep at the wheel. Any accident involving a fatigued driver is preventable. If you are driving and feel as though you may fall asleep at the wheel, please pull over into a rest area. Although it may be inconvenient, the caution far outweighs the consequences. Truck drivers are a huge concern for they repeatedly drive while fatigued. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has implemented rules limiting the hours a driver may be on the road. The FMCSA estimates the new rule will save up to 75 lives and prevent as many as 1,326 asleep at the wheel accidents every year.